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Dear Papa

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

A soldier’s letter

The letter started out “Dear Papa”. We have all been in one fine fight and it was not so exciting as I had hoped, not as exciting as affairs in Mexico, because there was so much company. when the shelling first stared I had some doubts.

The letter went on comparing the first major battle he fought in to that of taking a cold bath, once you get in it is all right.   During that same battle this soldier was wounded by a bullet from a machine-gun. The letter compared the battle to that of vanity is stronger than fear. In the heat of battle there is little of the element of fear.

For his actions he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart. You may be asking yourself who wrote the letter? Why I’m so glad you did for you see it was written by then 32-year-old Colonel George S. Patton. That’s right the then hard core battle proven General Patton had his softer side. The movie Patton is still one of my all-time favorites. So tell me did you know this one, well did you?

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Comments (12)

Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning again James,

Having read many books about him and also Pershing yes I knew.

I also liked the movie.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Sep 24, 2016 12:11 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray interesting fact....but, then, everyone has a soft side....everyone....sometimes one needs to dig deeply to find it in another...but it's there!

Sep 24, 2016 12:29 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

I had no idea, and thanks for sharing Patton's letter to his dad.  A

Sep 24, 2016 12:34 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I very much enjoyed your post today. We are looking forward to more insightful ones.

Sep 24, 2016 12:53 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Didn't know it and Patton the movie is returning to Netflix. If Patton was half as cool as the George C Scott portrayal he would still be beyond cool.

Sep 24, 2016 03:02 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi James- would not have guessed!  I haven't seen the movie in years, so may have to watch it again.  Happy Saturday. 

Sep 24, 2016 03:46 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I had no idea.  Thanks for that bit of trivia on Patton, James Dray 

Sep 24, 2016 08:07 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi James.  No, this was not the person I was expecting to be the author of this letter.  Thanks for the education.

Sep 24, 2016 09:13 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thanks for sharing this one with us - I thought it might be someone else like Hemingway

Sep 24, 2016 09:21 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I didn't know this one, James. Actually I learn so much from your short stories. I really enjoy them. 

Sep 25, 2016 09:10 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi James Dray ,  I had no idea who it was and was surprised when you told us.

Sep 25, 2016 12:49 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

I would not have guessed this letter addressed to, Dear Papa, was that written by the future, General Patton. Beautiful.

Sep 26, 2016 09:40 AM