November 25, 1943

Dear Mom: (IN ITALY)

Just a few lines to one of the best mothers I know, who always is so kind and affectionate and sincere. May you always be in the best of health and may you always enjoy the greatest of happiness.

Thanksgiving

On this Great Day my thoughts are of you

Even though I am so far away from you

Yet on this Day you seem to be so near

Because you have always been so dear

For this will always be that Great Day

When we will all hope to be on our way

And on that day we will observe in our own way

A great Thanksgiving Day

Let us all join in Prayer

For those of us who can’t be there

I wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Lots of love to you and regards to all.

Love

Tony