77 Letters
OPERATION MORALE BOOSTER:
VIETNAM
SUSAN P. HUNTER
Including letters from
Joan Hunter, Robert Johnson
and Melody Johnson
First edition 2020 Susan P. Hunter
ISBN 978-1-7354893-0-8 (e-book)
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E VERYTHING I DO, I do for You.
My three children, Tia, Mark, and Lisa, you are my world. Thank you for always encouraging me to stay the course. #FromThisMoment, #LiveLikeYourWereDying, #BecauseYouLovedMe~ For ALL: #IHopeYouDance #MyWish
For Mama, thank you for the idyllic childhood you gifted Maryellen, Mike, Bill, and me. You were so content living in Dad's larger than life shadow that I hadn't fully recognized your timeless and impactful strength until now. What you did for those soldiers was...well, quintessential you! You are among the most beautiful souls walking the planet. I am so blessed to call you Mama!
For Bob, you indeed are a patriot above all, exuding dedication and loyalty to God, country, and family beyond measure. America will never be able to thank you enough for all you have done to enhance this great country. Whether it be in your role as a soldier, a pioneer of racial harmony and miscegenation, or a father figure, willing to stop any young kid the street to offer words of wisdom. Your voice has been heard. Thank you for loving humanity so much. (smile)
For TEAM HUNTER I love you more than you know. Thank you for taking such good care of Mom. Thank you for being great siblings to grow up with (Spaceship and cardboard forts to street hockey and shoveling the driveway til midnight. Thank you for marrying amazing spouses who I love equally and who have been amazingly caring and loving to Mom.
For Melody, my new-found "Sis." You have been the hidden nugget buried deep within this story. Your wisdom garnered from your life experiences have opened my eyes like never before. Thank you for your continual encouragement and weekly "wishes for a peaceful weekend." I love you, Sis!
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For the Vietnam Veterans,
for the reported 58,220 KIA
and the many I have met and come to love as a result of this journey:
Bill Dansby, George Sternberg, Spider Parks, Joe Ferrante, & David, to name a few...
WELCOME HOME and
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
#BravestGeneration
May God bless you with all that is good.