March 30.1944 Aloha Greeting to Mother Hawaii-The Land of Scenery, Sunshine and Gaiety MOTHER To one who bears the sweetest name, And adds a luster to the same. Who shares my joys -who cheers when sad, The greatest friend I ever had. Long life to her for there”™s no there Could take the place of…

To Mom and Dad, Though oceans are between us, This message will impart; That no matter what the distance, You”™re always in my heart. And it is my fervent prayer That my fondest dream comes true ¬To be soon back home again And reunited with you. Oceans of love from -Your kids

May 6.1944Dear Folks, A line this morning, I am sending you a dress so tell me when you get it. I”™m sorry the color isn”™t what I wanted but all the other colors were bright reds and purple. I hope though you will be able to wear it. I am sending Dad a money order…

Source: US Army Website Videos, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERvSxq6hDZ0&list=PLitjSv4SbrkxgcfKV5KFSe5Vi1FfQjpKn&index=1 Read More: General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Order of the Day (1944)

Dear Dad, On this day, we wish you all our best, and may you enjoy yourself. No news here. But the war on both fronts looks good, doesn”™t it? Hope you are both well. Must say bye and get this in the mail. Aloha – AraBelle and James

Sunday June 18.1944 Father”™s Day

Saturday October21.1944 To Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Fuller: Wishing I could share your turkey or YOU could join ME in a bowl of poi From -AraBelle and James

Dear Folks, It”™s Thursday and just a few lines tonight to tell you I plan to be back in the Mainland in a couple of weeks, as the place where I”™m living has been sold and it”™s impossible to find a place to live. Where I”™ll go I don”™t know as yet. I may land…