Really nicely written

R.I.P. Allan Arbus: Sidney was a remarkable character indeed.

Great one shot Melinda. Melinda, you wrote a beautiful tribute to Allan Arbus and his character of Sidney on the TV M*A*S*H.

Brilliant tribute to both Sidney and Allan Arbus. Totally fitting.

Wonderful one shot very well written. Nice Tribute to Allan Arbus.

I found this story after finding out about Allan Arbus' passing and after i had just re-watched the M*A*S*H episode "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen". At the same time this story makes a good tribute and post-episode follow-up.

By the way, I noticed there was no mention of Frank in the letter, but I figured Hawkeye would have omitted any mention of him on purpose :-)

A beautiful tribute to the actor (Allan) and character (Sidney). You captured Hawkeye's voice perfectly. Well done.

This is absolutly amazing...as i'm reading, I could hear Hawkeye's voice as I read it.

Words can't describe the sadness I felt when my boyfriend told me Allan Arbus had passed. Sidney was a gentle but firm, understanding but at the same time ignorant (uninformed) complicated man.
He listend and actually heard what the person he was helping had to say. A gentle voice among the bitter cries of a war ravaged land, calling the men and women sick-of-mind home. Back to who they are. If he wasn't in M*A*S*H it wouldn't have been the same...

Rest in peace Allan Arbus Aka: Sidney Freedman. You will be missed by many, and loved by all the people who watched M*A*S*H...

"So hard to find a cab in this part of the war" - Sidney Freedman to "Hawkeye" Peirce...Well Sidney (Allan) You've found your cab and are in for one hellava good ride! Rest In Peace.

Very nice tribute to Mr. Arbus. This is especially a great observation:
"You never once criticized me or judged me for my behavior. Instead you pushed, prodded, and tugged at my soul, which I now see it as your way of saving it."

Sidney was a unique, gentle, and wise character, and played so, so well by Mr. Arbus. Thanks for this story.

That was just lovely, and a tad bittersweet considering recent events. Sidney was one of my favorite recurring characters, and you did a great job with this story, thank you!

"Take my advice: Pull down your pants, and slide on the ice."

Really great writing :-)

This letter from Hawkeye to Sidney is a beautiful tribute! Well done and very moving.

I am amazed that you not only took my suggestion, but did it so quickly! I'm so glad you wrote this, rather than me trying to. There's no way I could've done Sidney justice as you have here. I'm glad you included The Incident, because that was a huge part of Hawkeye and Sidney's relationship. And I'm certain Hawk would never forget it, or the way Sidney came to his rescue afterward. Congrats on a wonderful story! :)