025 - The Power of Letters

Hey Valentine!

Did you know that 90 years ago, during World War II, on a U.S. Navy ship near the Philippines, Great Grandfather David wrote a love poem and sent it across the ocean to Great Grandma Shirley? His words have lasted nearly a century, a reminder that love—when shared—can outlive us all.

Maybe this Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to write a love letter that will be read 90 years from now by your own descendants. It doesn’t have to be for a sweetheart—it could be for a parent, a sibling, a dear friend—anyone who has a place in your heart. Just let your love shine through.
You’re part of a long, unbroken chain of love, and giving it freely is your greatest gift. Happy Valentine’s Day! - Love, Granny & Paw

Source: Great Grandma Shirley’s Scrapbook
Poem by David Gunderson
Note: David and Shirley are Granny’s dad and mom.