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Paul's avatar

I've just read this account for the third time. We cannot pay enough tribute to those folks, I feel.

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Great post, Derrick. Enjoyed reading this personal account. Thanks for sharing Fanny Sutherland's letter. - Jim

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Derrick Jeter's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it, Jim. Tough folks back in the day.

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Exactly. Resilient, Perseverant, hardy and plain old strong stock. Not gym strong. Not lifting weights and looking at yourself in a mirror strong. Just… strong.

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An American Writer & Essayist's avatar

Great read through, these people were built of sterner stuff,

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