My Dear Bernard, "More Than My Words Can Say." Finding the right words comes easy for some. For me its always been hard to find the right ones. For now please accept my heartfelt attempt. To let you know just how very much you have meant. In 1944, on a day called "D", you jumped from a plane to keep the world free. Somehow, through the magic of time, you landed in the midst of a nightmare of mine. I was broken and you were My Fixer. I was lost you were My Finder. I was alone and you were My Companion. I was down and you were My Up. You lifted me up onto your strong shoulders And held me above My Valley of Despair. You smiled and spoke in your calming voice And brought light into My Darkness. You brought courage to My Fear. You brought strong to My Weak. You brought heal to My Hurt. You brought Life to My Dying. I wondered if I would ever find the words to express my gratefulness to You. Then I realized that I will look into Your Eyes again one day and I will see the reflection of Knowing that has always been there. So, maybe my words are all right after all. You're always heard--whenever I've called. Love, Jim