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On November 14th, U.S. Army musicians and singers performed the New York premiere of composer Lee Hoiby's moving tribute to fallen soldiers, Last Letter Home, in Trinity Church. Last Letter Home is based on the words of Pfc. Jesse A. Givens. While on duty in Iraq, Givens wrote a letter to his wife and two children to be opened only in the event of his death. He died in battle on May 1, 2003 at age 34. Givens widow gave American composer Lee Hoiby permission to set his words to music, creating a haunting memorial to all soldiers and their families.