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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
4
A letter from L/cpl Curtis Crusey to Elizabeth expresses gratitude for a package sent to the Company Office. He notes packages sent to field personnel and asks to keep in touch and to send photographs. He apologizes for his handwriting and signs as Forest Park, Winots.
A collection of wartime letters thanking Forest Park residents for support. Marines mention plans to visit home in about 75 days and send holiday wishes, while a Pittsburgh native Charley Beattie describes himself and asks for pen pals and potential dates.
A letter from Sgt. Glen Lunsford of Delta Company 1st Battalion 7 Marines thanks Joan and Forest Park readers for cigarette packages and letters sent to Marines near Da Nang. He notes mail boosts morale during monsoon season and lists Marines who would welcome letters from supporters.
Response to Operation Adoption grew large with donations from Forest Parker and others. Eleven donor groups funded postage and tax free cigarettes, shipping 221.5 percent by packages and 1 150 packs to troops. Volunteers seek 5 monthly pledges from 15 donors and ask info via Mike Walker at the Review or Tony Bale at Homer's Restaurant.
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