When you see this flag, think of the sacrifice that many men and women have made to defend it and display it proudly, so that we can enjoy the fruits of their success.
January 27, 1945
Dearest Margie:
I'm doing O.K. I guess anyway I'm at a house again where it's good and warm, so I guess I shouldn't complain as long as I have it like this. But this is the first time. And it won't be this way long. But it's nice here while it lasts. Just I and my squad of men are living here. With an old man and woman. They treat us pretty good. Last night they made supper for us. I only have six men now. We had rabbit and fried potatoes not bad huh? Ha. Well it's good for us anyway. It is still awfully cold and it is snowing like crazy today.
Yes honey I sure agree with you that this world is in an awful mess. The worst I ever saw. If this thing is ever over there will certainly be plenty of changes. Gosh I have sure head some wild stories about marriages and such stuff. I'll bet you can imagine. Can't you? Well hun we can make the change O.K. but we can make it for always this time. I still don't think I'd have been sorry if we had gotten married. But there sure is lots of them that are. I guess you know a lot of them also. Well anyway I'm hoping that we have plenty of time. And it's just got to be that way. I'm sure glad to hear that your brother is making it O.K. All we can do now is just hope and pray for this thing to end. I often wonder. This is some life. No one knows back home (how it is) and I'm glad they don't. Well dear lets have lots of letters. And I'll write when possible. But it isn't always possible for me.
Love Always, Roy
MH
