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Dear Daddy,
I missed you a lot today, Mama unpacked our Christmas tree. We decorated it together, and you know the angel we always put on top? Well, it's never looked so good up there! But my heart was really sad when you weren't there to lift me up like you usually do. It's been a long time since you left to go fight in the war, so this year I didn't ask for anything but for you to come home. I'll be brave this Christmas, while you're still far away. and Every night I pray that Jesus keeps you safe.
And I'm so proud of you, and hope you come home soon. But until you do, I'll be brave this Christmas.
Your loving daughter,
Francis Laurens
Dear Papa,
I see bright lights all over the neighbor's house. and I remember you told me about rockets that flash in the sky where you are, so we can both see pretty lights! Even if yours are kind of loud and scary.
And Mama and Anastaisie and I, we sang some carols yesterday, we sang one about peace on earth and Mama says thet you're living out the cost of it tonight. I miss you dear Papa, but if another little boy can grow up just like me, living in a place that is safe and free, then I can be brave this Christmas, while you're so far away. And I kneel beside my bed each night praying Jesus keeps you safe.
Because I'm so proud of you, and I hope you come home soon. But until you do, I'll be brave this Christmas.
Keep Fighting for Glory and Liberty Papa!
GEORGES
Phillip Hamilton
Dear Dad,
I know that freedom isn't free, and there's a price to pay when duty calls, My teacher told me it takes sacrifce from us all.
But I also know Mom is worried about you, she tries to hide it, but I know she is. So please don''t be reckless, and tell Uncle John and Uncle Laf to be safe too. Angie and Alex miss you a lot, and I do too, but I'll be brave this Christmas, while You're still far away. And I pray that you'll be safe.
And we're all so proud of you, and hope you come home soon. But until you do, I'll be brave this Christmas.
Your eldest son,
Phillip Hamilton