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war prisunci, was uvcr a snorvwave radio broadcast recently from) Berlin. His, message wasr Mother ami Dad, don’t worry about me, I am feeling fine and I get enough to eat. My wounds are better and I havevery good car$, He is the sou of Mr* and- Mrs. John IIoIzerme.r, former Brockport restaurant proprietors.nr*/*,E\* ' •- lt;■ ’ .**■' Min?AThe following letter from his father Is of interest:Dear Pete:Received your special -delivery letter yesterday and sent the picture right on. That really was a surprise cvhen^ I heard about the broadcast From John. I am working frpfi 3:30 to 12110 and have no chance to listen 10 the radio at night, but a Mr. Wes* ton from the personnel office atDelco heard it and called up Satur-iay morning and told me about it, So.far I received over 70 letters and post cards from peoglo all over the LJ. S. vvriQng me that they heard -he broadcast. It is really wonderful .o know that people take so much..interest in otir boys overseas,~T will send you a' copy of the February Delco paper-as soon as I re** reive it as there will be a nice item, ibout the broadcast in it.Mrs. Holzermer is in Seymour* Indiana with our daughter to take care xf Myrna Ellen, our new granddaughter. Elsie and therbaby are dong fine. The baby was horn January LOth. I am sending letters to John--ight along, but it takes about threemonths before he gets^a-letteiv Ue* is in a temporary camp yet -according to the broadcast and I have to send the mail through -fche Red Cross* Geneva, Switzerland.John was awarded the” Air Medal and the European Theatre ribbon oefore he was taken prisoner of war.I received a telegram from the GVar Department notifying me about the broadcast too. The telegramreads as follows:Following enemy propaganda broadcast - from Germany has been intercepted. Quote—Bear mother, I un in good health and feel fine. I get plenty to eat -and there is nothing to worry about. Love, John. Sgt.John M. Holzermer 32471794.—Unquote.We feel a lot easier and betjter now □Bat we know our son is safe and well taken care of. In closing I want to thank you very much for your Letter and the interest you show in John* - and remain,Sincerely yours,John Holzermer
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Brockport Republic and Brockport Democrat
Brockport, New York, US
Thu, Feb 15, 1945
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