Field post letters from hans koch, vienna, world war ii, eastern front, 1922-1945 previous letter (1943-03-02) letter no. 142 (1943-03-04) next letter (1943-03-09) east, march 4, 1943. My beloved mum, today i want to send you my special greetings from the bottom of my heart. When this letter reaches you it will soon be the anniversary of our dear dad’s death. I have written little, almost nothing, about him the whole time so as not to make you sad again. But you can believe me, i have thought about him a lot and often, and last night i dreamed about him too. I dreamt that he was ill and i came on leave and he was so happy, almost as he was, except that i was late. Dear mum, i have thought about it and have come to the conclusion that perhaps it was better that he would be released from his severe suffering this way. What would he have gained if he had continued to suffer? especially in this time of war, it would have been very difficult for him! we will always keep a loving and loyal memory of him in our hearts. When you go to see him, give him my regards and light a candle instead of me. Please don't be upset or sad! Date: 4 March 1943.
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