Happy New Year!
Dec. 26, 1943
New Guinea
Dearest Mother & Dad,
Today has been a red letter day in my life. For the first time, so far, a Jap tried to knock me out of the sky but he didn’t succeed. I was pretty scared after it was over but it only made me mad at the time. You can’t imagine how much I think of my airplane now. Boy, does that thing run!
By the time you read this you will know what it is all about. It is really a great show. Surely wish I could tell you all about it.
Please don’t worry about me, Mom, for I ask for guidance every day and I feel sure He will take care of me. I leave all my trust in Him.
Love,
Sonny
Write soon!