No. 2 WWII Letter Series - January 1943 (3-Letters)

[TheBuglady1971]

Thanks for sharing your family treasures. I hate that we do not write more letters.  It is just easier to pick up the phone but nothing to keep. I am enjoying these videos.

[CountryComesToTown]

Glad you liked them. I'll have another one before too long. Be sure to check out the video responses from octeby. -Jim

[PaintedRavensong]

Wonderful!!!  So glad that you are doing this series!

[Dreelamb]

I gave you a 5 star because hearing your letters are like a mini movie and I find it very interesting. Thanks! ~Andree'

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Andree. I'll have more. Glad you're enjoying them!

[MrRandomWritings]

catching up - great letters

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Brian. I just noticed that I missed your birthday a couple of weeks back so happy belated birthday to you! -Jim

[MrRandomWritings]

Cheers Buddy!

[Dlorezzz]

I am really enjoying this Jim. Look forward to hearing more . You look very nice today..

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Dolores. I've posted a couple more so when you've got some spare time, you can check them out. Hope you're having a good week! -Jim

[artofbrowneyedgirl]

really enjoying these.

wow who was the guy from canon, ga i wonder? that's not far from here.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Dianna. I couldn't even find Canon on the map. Thanks for watching!

[Heidi7828]

These are great! So interesting to hear your Dad's experiences! Thanks for sharing!

[CountryComesToTown]

Glad to hear you're enjoying them. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[fehquig]

Those letters are very interesting! It's amazing how easily I'm getting into day by day happenings that took place so long ago...

[CountryComesToTown]

Hi Andy. Yeah, It really interesting to get a peek back in time. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[Amiduffer]

Great idea. Letters from the military are fun. I don't know if mom saved the letters I wrote to the folks when I joined the Navy.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Drew. Thanks for watching. You should check to see if your mother saved the letters. It might be fun to go back and read those now. -Jim

[Amiduffer]

I know that my Grandma has the letters her husband wrote when he was in the Navy during WW2, and letters from the Civil War, so, if I get a chance to get back to Maine, I certainly would like to read those.

[Fringe111]

Wow you still have those letters from all those years ago? What a great piece of personal history for you.

I still have a letter that was sent to my mom from her cousin from Italy. They called it V-mail.

Great video

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Joy. I noticed a few of those V-Mail letters that my father sent home from Europe. Apparently they photographed the letter and shrank it down to fit in a very small envelope to save space and weight I guess. I think it stood for victory mail. -Jim

[Fringe111]

That's right. That letter was tiny and the reason is just what you said. I still have it but unfortunatly not the bulk you have.

And it was called Victory Mail.

[1DRock37167]

I enjoyed this thoroughly Jim, thanks for sharing:-)

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Daryl. Glad you enjoyed! -Jim

[OhCurt]

Cursive writing has pretty much gone out of style by now, I'm guessing. Wonder if anyone will even know how to read it in another 50 years.

Ya know, for a set of letters that you prefaced by saying weren't "eloquent" (was that the word you used?), these really did paint a vivid picture of another time.

Have you thought about putting these videos in the "educational" category and adding the word 'history' to the tags?

Looking forward to more.

:-)

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Curt. The educational category is a good idea. I had looked for a history category and didn't find one but your idea of education with a history tag is good. I'll do just that. I'll post the next one in a day or so. Thanks for the input and thanks for watching! -Jim

[imperceptibleme]

Just wonderful! You are so blessed to have letters written by your Dad. Hugs Jim!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Melissa. Thanks for watching. I hope you're having a nice weekend over in the holler! -Jim

[xjasongarciax]

:o)

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Jason.

[sonrisa663]

Great video....and lovely setting for the video....just love it.

[CountryComesToTown]

Than you Cynthia!

[suzydo2bq]

Jim, I loved the video. Your Dad sounds like he was a very genuine and caring young man. I can't wait to hear the rest of the letters.

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Waynette. I'll try to do another one in a day or two.

[GreatGig1]

Very interesting stuff!! I didn't know about the black out that was going on! Makes me wish I could see all pictures from that moment in time as he was writing these letters! Did he send pictures home? I'm enjoying this series, Jim! I can't wait to hear more! :-)

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Caylyn. I didn't realize that about the blackout either. I guess it was just along the coast. I found only a few photos with the letters. My sister has all the old family photos so I may ask her to go through and see if any of them match up with the videos. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[GeorgiaBoy77]

Lovin this.....

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Cory. Thanks for watching. Hope you're having a great weekend! -Jim

[brojoghost]

I'm glad to hear they were well-fed! I'm not very keen on liver though. At least it's healthy :)

Haha, too bad he didn't think much of the Wisconsinites!

[CountryComesToTown]

John I was thinking the same thing about liver. I guess back then they were happy to get it. LOL I suspect the Wisconsin remark was to keep the southern family happy. LOL Thanks for watching! -Jim

[Beachmama57]

As a mother of three, which includes two sons in their 20's, these touched my heart.

[CountryComesToTown]

Oh thank you Marge. I'm glad you liked them. You have a nice weekend! -Jim

[ockteby]

I joined the USAF January 1956 and traveled to Lackland AFB, Texas on a Texas Airways C-47 or DC-3. I experienced those metal trays in the chow hall, and yes we were given large helpings of food. Lord help you if you didn't eat all on the tray. The rule was "If you accept it you must eat it.

Going through the clothing issue line was an eye opener for a green hillbilly like me..

Thank you for this series, Jim I wish our country was together today like we were then.

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[CountryComesToTown]

Frank I was hoping you would watch and fill in the blanks. I was also thinking that I wish kids today had the same kind of respect and dedication. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[mistyneal28]

Jim this is so neat i am so glad you showed these its priceless.I am so glad we are friends.I like your setting for this reading of the letters.Lots Of Hugs xoxo Misty aka Mista

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Misty. Thanks for watching! I'm glad we are friends also. -Jim

[WackaDoodleFreeZone]

Jim, you do a great job of reading these letters and we are so looking forward to more. HUGS xoxooxxo

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Peggy. Hope you all have a nice weekend! -Jim

[VlogasaurusFlex]

You have a geat speaking voice.

[CountryComesToTown]

Thank you. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[sodpoo]

I heard nothing sad, but it didn't take me long to tear up =) It struck me how the head of the JFK bust is cocked slightly to the left, as though even he is listening intently. Waiting with baited breath for the next set! Thank you soo much!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Steph. The point that I almost choked up was when he signed off the third letter calling his mother and father the finest people on earth. You don't see many kids these days with that sort of respect for their parents. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[sunsetlover]

nice video

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Ang. Hope you're having a nice weekend! -Jim

[rootssearchingsue]

Awesome Jim, Such a treasure to have from your Dad. I have an addiction called Genealogy and these letters are priceless.. I have letters from my husbands uncle that we read sometimes.. I can't wait to listen to the rest of the letters... Thanks for sharing....

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Sue. I have several family members addicted to Genealogy as well. LOL Thanks for watching and glad you liked the video. -Jim

[wutzernutzer]

They had basic zip codes for just the big cities back then. Only two digits!

[CountryComesToTown]

Oh that's interesting about the zip codes. Thanks for sharing that! -Jim

[BrotherBearAZ]

You got me hooked now Jim. Hahha I like this stuff, I am a very nostalgic person.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey James. Glad you like it. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[darlynn12]

This is so interesting, I find myself thinking about the waltons when jimbob went off to war, i think that was the best part of that entire show. You may not have watched that show but your fathers letters are making the show seem accurate. Very interesting, i wish my fathers mother had kept all of his letters but she didn't keep a single one.

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Dee. I loved the show The Waltons and loved the fact that you made that comparison. I'll try to post the next few letters in a day or two. -Jim

[kismet0717]

Hey Jim.. Thx for sharing these. I love hearing his thoughts as a young man in the serviceduring the war. BTW...You are hansome just like your daddy.

HugZ sugar! ~JoJo~

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey JoJo. We look very much alike at the same age. In the photo and video here, I'm actually 22 years his senior. LOL Thanks for watching. You have a great weekend! -Jim

[wildheart5]

This is so interesting Jim! I just love listening to how things were way back when. Your dad writes a nice letter and you can tell he adores his parents. I am so glad you decided to do this. Can't wait until the next video!! I love your lamp and the Kennedy bust. Couldn't make out the picture tho.

[CountryComesToTown]

Thank you Barb. I love that sort of thing also. I'm glad you picked up on his love and respect for his parents. I think it was genuine and sincere. That's not something you see much anymore. I love that lamp and the JFK bust. The framed art is an impressionist painting but I'm not sure who the artist is. Thank you for watching. I'll have the next few up in a day or two. -Jim

[RockyWhyNot]

I could listen to this kinda stuff forever! So interesting, aint it?

Your Daddy was a handsome man...You look a lot like him, in my opinion.

Keep-up the videos, my friend. We all enjoy them.

~Tammi~

[CountryComesToTown]

Thank you Tammi. When I was the same age, I looked just like my Daddy. Now I'm twice his age age in the photos. LOL Thanks for watching! -Jim

[ToriSterling]

These are great. I had a couple of questions. Did your dad sign up for service or was he drafted? And had any of his letters been censored? My daddy was asking me when I told him of the videos you were doing. I'm glad they are not some flowery romantic type letters. I like the true descriptions of what was happening and where he is at. Makes it so you can really picture it in your mind.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Tori. He volunteered and was not drafted. He was enrolled in a university at the time he decided to sigh up. Yes, many of the later letters had to be approved by the sensors. When he was in Europe, he often was not able to say exactly where he was located or where he was headed next. Thanks for watching. I'll try to post more every few days. Have a great weekend! -Jim

[CountryComesToTown]

Well Billy thank you so much for watching! I have a feeling the audience may be small for these but I think there will be a group of folks that like this history stuff. LOL I hope you are well and having a great weekend. -Jim

[MrsE24179]

I enjoyed these letters and am looking forward to the next video. I could just see your father writing in the bathroom, and looking out at the snow.

[CountryComesToTown]

Teresa I wish that he had given us the name of the hotel. I'm wondering if it's still there. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed. -Jim

[auntcc1968]

I love this video, thank you so much for sharing, it is so intriguing! History, I love but it is even better from a personal view! Hugs and keep 'em coming lol!

[CountryComesToTown]

Thank you Sherry. I appreciate that. This is going to be tedious and time consuming to do so I'm happy to see there is some interest. Thanks for watching! -Jim