Friday, April 4, 2003
Dear Eileen, We were so saddened to read about Joe in this morning's paper. Bern's mother had told us that he was in the hospital but hadn't heard how he was doing. He certainly served his country and his hometown with much energy and caring. You will miss him terribly. I'm sorry that we won't be able to attend the service tomorrow but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. You and your mother are very special to me for the examples you set for my life as a young girl and I thank you. Blessings, Bern and Marion