Thanks to Christine Sams at the SMH 6/23/07 -

RUSSELL Crowe has penned a poignant letter to his two young sons as part of a time capsule that will be buried for 25 years alongside letters from other stars and thousands of everyday Australians.

The letter, written for the National Trust's time capsule project, gives a touching insight into the Hollywood star's love for his sons, Charlie, 3, and Tennyson, who turns one next month.

"You have no idea how much our lives have been blessed by you. I aim to be in every the way the father that you need," Crowe wrote.

"Whatever comes along, I will always love you with my whole being and my soul."

He urged them always to take care of their mother, Danielle Spencer, and wrote: "I know I will have brought you up to love your mother above all.

"When this capsule opens you will both be fully grown men and God willing your mother and I will still be around. My hope for your future is that you find the things and the people and the love that bring you joy in life, and above anything that your hearts are happy."