The flames lasted for three months, and the family letter arrived at ten thousand gold
In that era of war and underdeveloped communications, many soldiers on the front line could only maintain contact with their distant relatives through letters.
However, in war, it is also common for communications to be interrupted or delayed
Recently, the U.S. Postal Service received a letter from 76 years ago!
The letter, dated December 6, 1945, was written to his mother by a 22-year-old American sergeant who was fighting in Germany at the time
"Dear Mom, I received another letter from you today and am glad to learn that everything is all right at home. I'm all right and adaptable here, it's just that the stuff here is too bad...."
"Say hello to the whole family for me, take care of yourself!" Hope we can see each other again soon! ”
The letter ends with the words, "Love your son Johnny."
However, 76 years have passed, and the mother and son Johnny are no longer alive.
In 2015, 92-year-old veteran Johnny died.
The relevant authorities of the post office said that in the past few decades, they did not know that there was such a letter until one day they found it!
Finally the letter was sent to his home and signed off by his wife. After opening the letter, the elderly wife burst into tears
"The moment I opened the letter, I saw his handwriting, and I really couldn't believe it! It was really his handwriting, and looking at the letter, it was as if he had come back to life! ”
After returning to the United States, Johnny went to college and became an electrical engineer, and he and his wife married in 1953, after which they had five sons.
"He's had a good life, we love each other, he's always been a real man, I'm proud of him, and even though he's gone, I can often feel like he's right next to me," his wife said emotionally as she remembered her wife
It is reported that the United States Postal Service said in an interview:
"Given the historical significance of this letter, although the recipient and sender are gone, we must send it out, which may be a precious legacy for some family members who are still alive!"
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