May 14, 1944
\nSunday 1:15 P.M.<\/p>\n
Dearest Mother & Dad<\/p>\n
Well, honies, here I am in the Army and, I’m happy to state, getting along swell. If it wasn’t for being away from Louise & Julie and all the folks, I’d like it without reservation. As it is, I like it with only that reservation.<\/p>\n
Mom, I’ve particularly thought of you on this Mother’s Day. Frankly, in the stew and confusion of leaving I forgot about it being so close, but the Day had a real significance for me today. I went to church on the Post here (I can’t leave the post) and heard a splendid service & sermon by an Army Chaplain. The church was full, and I thought of all the Mothers in this country whose sons are in the Army. I also thought what a good chance I’ve got to get along okay in the Army because of the things you have done for me, Mom. I didn’t send you a card or a present, but I wished for you today and if you could have read my thoughts I think you would have felt it was a swell Mother’s Day for both of us.<\/p>\n
Mom, I surely appreciate your letter and the sweet poem. I brought it with me and intend to keep it. Dad, I appreciated your letter too and want to thank you for helping Louise with the furniture.<\/p>\n
I have just prepared a bulletin of Late News on your oldest son, but I am sending it to Louise first & she can pass it on to you. It tells what I’ve been doing the last few days.<\/p>\n
Write me soon and use the address as shown on envelope. I’m not “Dave” anymore, but “William D. Jr” so address me that way.<\/p>\n
You all don’t need to worry about me at all. I’m fine, feeling fine and am not going to have much trouble getting acclimated. Write soon.<\/p>\n
Love always
\nDavid<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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