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"Things here are about the same, except the weather. We've had almost a week now of very perfect spring weather. A few of the cherry trees are starting to bloom. Sometimes you see for a mile or two, just shell hulls and slit trenches, then right in the middle a little old cherry tree, untouched. It certainly makes a person think".
Wednesday, 21 April 1944 (D440421)
Anzio
V-MAIL
April 21, 1944 *
Good Morning Darling
Haven't written for a little while, cause I've been so darn busy, and never was any place where I could write. However I've been thinking about you day and night, falling more in love each minute. Good! Golly! honey, I sure wish I could see you. there's so darn much to say, and do, and I'm no good at writing it.
Things here are about the same, except the weather. We've had almost a week now of very perfect spring weather. A few of the cherry trees are starting to bloom. Sometimes you see for a mile or two, just shell hulls and slit trenches, then right in the middle a little old cherry tree, untouched. It certainly makes a person think. Seems that it's the same way with the men in the ranks. Any way don't worry darling, this will soon be over, and then , oh honey we'll have fun.
All my love
Leonard
Editor's Note: One year later, on April 21, 1945, The Thunderbirds captured the city of Nuremberg, and Janet & Leonard would be married in St. Paul, Minnesota.