Fairly Conservative

Dear “Folks”:

Word came from the folks today that Jack had been reported killed while a prisoner of the Germans. It was a shock as great as if it had been my own brother, Bill. Words are of no comfort at a time like this, I know. Too many of my good friends have died over here—but we can all be happy in the fact that Jack is where we all eventually want to be—in the arms of his Father and creator. His battle against earthly temptations is over nad has been won. Now he is in a position to help us here below in the constant struggle and trial that is called life. What is lost is his physical presence—a tragic loss to us because Jac was more than any mother could ask for in a child. He was the cleanest fellow I have ever known and I consider him my best friend, because we saw eye to eye on things that are really important in life and always enjoyed each other’s company at all times.

It is Lent now and to you it will be really a trial. Please look above the world and see that this is they way God wanted it—it must come to us all sooner or later and what God decrees goes. Only those who are fallen out with the Lord are really afraid to die—and the men over here fighting don’t take it as hard as the people do at home, because all the men pray over here and know that these things are as God ordains. However, all of us won’t be able to die as Jack did—fighting for what he believed right.

All the soldiers over here know the story of Jack’s division and what happened when they were captured—that is why all are determined to forever destroy Prussian Germany. It can only be unconditional surrender.

And if I can survive this War, I know Jack will always inspire me from above to help clean our country from the politicians who selfishly murder and massacre millions for personal gains and differences. I really think this War can be the last one.

Tomorrow morning I’m going to Mass and Communion for Jack at the village Church.

Don