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| My Dad Tom (age 12) with his dog Rex dated Feb. 1944; probably a photo similar to what they sent to Louie. I love the patriotic border motif! |
My little notes:
I think this is my favorite letter so far. He seems to really enjoy the pictures they sent, brings him "closer together". Also, how he treasures the letter from his Dad. I only wish I had the letter and what it said, but I would imagine it would have said something like "How proud he was of his son" and words of encouragement, something every child needs to hear.
The accident he mentions about his father I am speculating is about the time my grandfather lost part of his finger while working at a job site. I don't know where or how, but that he did not go back!
I love the story about the hike and a few beers and how beer goes down better than pop in hot weather! His first taste of adulthood!
Also, how he reflects it will soon be three months in the Army and how he is expecting to ship out soon...
Well you really did sum up everything I would say!! I really enjoyed this letter, too. I think he just got the things he was hoping for, like he really just needed to feel their support, love and well wishes and see pictures and things. I also like the beer part and how the paint on their white house made him feel proud, lol! i also appreciate the part where he says "you can take money from my bank if you need it". obviously we're a close family, so that just meant a lot.
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