My Dear Lee, March 22, 1944
You realize, I know, how much it meant to us to have you home. Thirteen months was an awful stretch of time - and I never thought we could stand it. But we did, and we pulled for you and prayed for you every day. It was a wonderful day for us when you stepped off the train to be with us. We were pretty proud, of course, because you had done so well but we were just happy to have you regardless of the distinction you had achieved.
I don't know whether I congratulated you on receiving a commission. I wish I could have been at the graduation. I was there in spirit. Just about the time you were receiving your wings I stepped out of the pulpit at Westminster, and said to Mr. Warren and Bruce - "I wish I was in Pecos this minute. Lee is graduating." You did a fine job, and I am proud of you - prouder than I can say. I knew you could do it because you were just yourself - and I'm happy to think you realized your goal. .I hope you enjoyed the minutes at home as much as we did... ...We'll be thinking of you as you start your new phase of training. Good luck every minute!
As always --
Dad
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