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End of the war letter26 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Hi, Mary! (I know, I've been gone for ages!) I wanted to offer you a return review and when I saw this post needed one more review to bump up to All-Time-Best I thought it was a sign!
Lucky me!
My dad was a Marine in WWII. Your down-to-earth letter brought to mind something he often said (though he seldom talked about the specifics of the war)--
"We were more alike than different -- they all missed their mom and dad, wife and kids, too."
If only we'd remember that! Less war? What a concept!
I enjoyed your writing.
Have a lovely week!
Karenina
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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Hi, Mary! (I know, I've been gone for ages!) I wanted to offer you a return review and when I saw this post needed one more review to bump up to All-Time-Best I thought it was a sign!
Lucky me!
My dad was a Marine in WWII. Your down-to-earth letter brought to mind something he often said (though he seldom talked about the specifics of the war)--
"We were more alike than different -- they all missed their mom and dad, wife and kids, too."
If only we'd remember that! Less war? What a concept!
I enjoyed your writing.
Have a lovely week!
Karenina
Comment Written 05-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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Karenina
I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and your kind review.
best wishes and regards,
Mary
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Thanks!
Comment from Sarah Robin
Thank you for sharing this post. My Dad was overseas for 4 years during the war. He would never talk about it. He was a very quiet humble man who spent the rest of his life helping other people. Your letter gives insight into soldiers lives. Your post is very well done. Sarah
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you for sharing this post. My Dad was overseas for 4 years during the war. He would never talk about it. He was a very quiet humble man who spent the rest of his life helping other people. Your letter gives insight into soldiers lives. Your post is very well done. Sarah
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you Sarah for your very kind comments. I appreciate it very much.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Wendy G
An excellent entry for the contest, because it isauthentic. It does not focus on blood and guts, but instead on the shared humanity of the soldiers, which to me makes it more meaningful, and makes the reality of war even sadder. Well written! Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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An excellent entry for the contest, because it isauthentic. It does not focus on blood and guts, but instead on the shared humanity of the soldiers, which to me makes it more meaningful, and makes the reality of war even sadder. Well written! Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you Wendy, I truly appreciate your very kind comments and review.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your letter sounded so real, Mary. I enjoyed reading it for the
contest. What a hard life for all involved in the war. Your words
were carefully thought out. I liked the POV and the historical info.
There were a few glimmers of 'fun' like the nickname. I didn't know
of what had happened when the POWS maybe 'went home.'
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Your letter sounded so real, Mary. I enjoyed reading it for the
contest. What a hard life for all involved in the war. Your words
were carefully thought out. I liked the POV and the historical info.
There were a few glimmers of 'fun' like the nickname. I didn't know
of what had happened when the POWS maybe 'went home.'
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you Jan, I appreciate your kind words and review. I never knew what happened to the POWs until I did research.
Thank you and my best regards,
Mary
Comment from Sally Law
I just adore this, Mary. What a wonderful story. I can imagine it's true as I am a self-taught war historian. I especially enjoy WWII and The Vietnam War since I have family that passed on their wartime.stories to me. A delightful breath of fresh air on FanStory. A virtual six! Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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I just adore this, Mary. What a wonderful story. I can imagine it's true as I am a self-taught war historian. I especially enjoy WWII and The Vietnam War since I have family that passed on their wartime.stories to me. A delightful breath of fresh air on FanStory. A virtual six! Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Sally, thank you for your kind comments. I appreciate it very much.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Mary,
You captured the thoughts of a soldier thinking of his future in the first part of your story. I'm sure that there were multitudes of thoughts going through their minds. While I was in the navy, I never experienced combat. I know that many men who have fought in the various wars have been traumatized by their experiences. There was a POW camp at Excursion Inlet in Southeast Alaska close to Hoonah. One of the men in town said they used to stand on a hill and throw rocks at the soldiers. Well done gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Hello Mary,
You captured the thoughts of a soldier thinking of his future in the first part of your story. I'm sure that there were multitudes of thoughts going through their minds. While I was in the navy, I never experienced combat. I know that many men who have fought in the various wars have been traumatized by their experiences. There was a POW camp at Excursion Inlet in Southeast Alaska close to Hoonah. One of the men in town said they used to stand on a hill and throw rocks at the soldiers. Well done gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 09-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you Tom for your very kind comments and review. I truly appreciate it. I am grateful too for your giving it six stars.
Blessings
Mary
Comment from prettybluebirds
I commend you for the research it took to write this story. It is clear and concise and a joy to read. My brother knew some POWs in Vietnam too. He said they were not friendly and would not associate with Americans. Nice writing.
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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I commend you for the research it took to write this story. It is clear and concise and a joy to read. My brother knew some POWs in Vietnam too. He said they were not friendly and would not associate with Americans. Nice writing.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your review and very kind words, I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Terry Broxson
Mary, I love your story. The letter comes across as very real. Your research in your notes is excellent and interesting.
I have one suggestion, you mention Seabiscuit speaking broken English from "old cowboy" movies, but reference James Cagney's "Mugs" which were from gangster movies. You might consider switching "cowboy" to "gangster" that would make it sound right.
Good job. Terry.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Mary, I love your story. The letter comes across as very real. Your research in your notes is excellent and interesting.
I have one suggestion, you mention Seabiscuit speaking broken English from "old cowboy" movies, but reference James Cagney's "Mugs" which were from gangster movies. You might consider switching "cowboy" to "gangster" that would make it sound right.
Good job. Terry.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Thank you Terry. I appreciate your kind comments.
I did take your suggestion and changed it. Good suggestion, I think it reads better.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from GWHARGIS
What an interesting letter. I love history. Mainly US history but have started listening to broadcasts on WWII. I had a book of letters from the Civil War. It's funny how the language changes but the sentiments do not. Wonderful post. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Gretchen
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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What an interesting letter. I love history. Mainly US history but have started listening to broadcasts on WWII. I had a book of letters from the Civil War. It's funny how the language changes but the sentiments do not. Wonderful post. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Gretchen
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Thank you Gretchen, I appreciate your very kind comments and review.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I enjoyed reading. War is horrible at home and for the soldiers. You did a good job telling this story and kept my attention from beginning to the end.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Thank you for sharing this story with us. I enjoyed reading. War is horrible at home and for the soldiers. You did a good job telling this story and kept my attention from beginning to the end.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Thank you Barbara, I appreciate your kind comments and review.
I am glad you enjoyed reading Dad's "letter."
Best wishes,
Mary
