I’m sending Mom and Dad a pre-printed V-Mail letter provided by the service for the express purpose of wishing “Anniversary Greetings” to the parents of those serving overseas. Adorned with images of bells, the American flag, flowers, and a horseshoe, it says:
Anniversary
Greetings
Here’s a warm and heartfelt greeting
And a message of good cheer,
Better days are in the making –
Here’s the best in all the year!
Though I can’t be there this Moment,
Still my heart is finding ways
To be sharing in the gladness
Of this happy
Day of Days!
I signed it:
Many happy returns ——
Your son, Vernald
Even this required a censor’s stamp by a US Army Examiner.
[letterstohome copyright 2008]