Before he left for Bolivia, revolutionary Che Guevara visited his wife back in Cuba and gave her a letter, to be read by his five children in the event of his death:
[1965]
To my children
Dear Hildita, Aleidita, Camilo, Celia, And Ernesto,
If you ever have to read this letter, it will be because I am no longer with you. You practically will not remember me, and the smaller ones will not remember me at all.
Your father has been a man who acted on his beliefs and has certainly been loyal to his convictions.
Grow up as good revolutionaries. Study hard so that you can master technology, which allows us to master nature. Remember that the revolution is what is important, and each one of us, alone is worth nothing.
Above all, always be capable of feeling deeply any injustice committed against anyone, anywhere in the world. This is the most beautiful quality in a revolutionary.
Until forever, my children. I still hope to see you.
A great big kiss and a big hug from,
Papa
More, including a letter to his oldest daughter, at Letters of Note
PS: Don't forget to take all your opponents prisoner and shoot them in the head with pleasure as soon as possible. Play nice.
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