Letter from Soldiers “Gratitude”

img_0805“The letter I received last Sunday evening could have not arrived at a more appropriate time! I know you are aware that I ask you to do  letter tells that story in a special way. Please read LTC Robert A. Bjornson’s letter to me and you, the citizens of Lufkin.” Mayor Bob Brown

LTC Robert A. Bjornson
ANSF-LOG-(LCM)
HKIA
APO AE 09320
October 16, 2016

Dear Mayor Brown & the residents of Lufkin,
It is with great joy, pride and gratitude I write this letter to you, your staff and the residents of Lufkin. Our hope is that you will share this with the kind, caring folks of your great city.

img_0803On Sept. 18, 2016, several residents of Lufkin had a profound impact on the lives of 17 soldiers headed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Resolute Support. On that day God’s love, compassion and care was never more evident than through the caring and giving people of your city.
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Iceland, Drawing a Map as Good as Address

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A tourist looking to mail an envelope to a farm in the village of Búðardalur, in western Iceland, didn’t know the proper postal address, so instead, the visitor just drew a sketch of the location.
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Universities do not condone safe spaces or trigger warnings.

imageIncoming first-years received a letter from the College today making clear that the University of Chicago does not condone safe spaces or trigger warnings.
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