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Breaha Joy's avatar

This is incredible, Dia! I love history, and it seems like such a gift that you have this very personal history. 💛

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Dia Utterback's avatar

Thanks!

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Jan Stoneburner's avatar

Amazing! What we can learn from old letters is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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Juli Warner's avatar

As a history teacher, I am thrilled at this. The letter and your personal response is so special. I am always in awe of your work.

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Linda Jane Brown's avatar

Wow! This is amazing. So interesting to read and I love how you followed up with your thoughts and the creative way you did it. Thank you Dia for sharing this piece of history. 🤗❤️

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Tuesday Creations's avatar

It's so great that you have all this history of your ancestors. Such a clever idea to write a letter back from the recipient. A very fun read!

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Linda Lubitz's avatar

Wonderful treasures for you and your family. Thanks for sharing.

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Kathleen Bridwell's avatar

Oh, Dia, thanks for sharing this letter with us. It’s amazing how much you can learn about a person just from reading a letter. In the last paragraph, when he said he was prepared to die, it made me realize how brave and courageous these men were. He had a beautiful soul. The letter you wrote was very heartwarming. 🙏❤️

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Dia Utterback's avatar

Thanks! You are so right they were so brave and all the other armed forces members. I appreciate that he put it in words.

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Debbie Brooks's avatar

This is treasure for you to pass down. How lucky your family is to have this history. Loved your response, and creativity.

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Karen Howells's avatar

A true family treasure. Thanks for sharing.

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Elaine Hamilton's avatar

What a treasure!! Thankful for the brave souls who fought for freedom and were able to come home and talk about it.❤️

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