Dear Mr. Phillips,
It was with tears that I read the e-mail that I received about thanking our fathers! I too had a father who fought in WWII and was on Iwo Jima and saw the raising of the American flag there! My father was one of those who hesitated to talk about his time in “the War”. It is like it was just part of the duty of being a responsible American father, to fight for the freedom of his family! He has been gone over ten years now and I too regret not asking more questions!
I would love to be at the event next week, but living in Michigan makes it difficult for me to get there. My response to your reminder of this event makes me determined that my children and grand children will know their roots and their heritage and come to honor and appreciate how much those men gave even aside from their life and limb.
Thanks so much for your efforts in making such an event come to pass! It is a reminder to me that we have a great and godly heritage and we must continue to stand strong for the rights and freedoms that God has so graciously bestowed upon the United States of America!
Sincerely and heartfelt thanks,
Ruth (and Roger) Tuinstra