Don't Forget (Me)

June 6, 1962, Letter to Kids #1Fairbanks, Alaska 

Dear Billy & Carla:

Miss you both very much.  Sure wish you were here.

Hope you are helping mommy like I told you too (sic).  Be a good boy and girl and I’ll send you something from Fairbanks real soon.

All my Love,Daddy


P.S. Don’t forget to be good.  Remember you promised daddy you’d eat like a big boy and not cry too.
Love, Daddy
[image error]Dad & Billy (1959-ish)
P.S. How’s daddy’s girl behaving.  Good, I hope.  Don’t forget to help and take your nap like a big girl.
All my Love, Daddy
[image error]Dad, Billy & Me (1960)

Note: According to Mom, one of Dad’s biggest fears was that his kids (Billy - 4 years old & Carla [me] - 2 years old) would forget him while he was away.

No need to worry, Daddy. We didn’t!