ISATU KANU'S LETTER TO DAN SANTAGATA AND ADRIENNE HOPKINS
During the 2008 reunion of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, which was held in Columbus, OH, the Olentangy School District hosted our veterans at a patriotic assembly held in the school on Friday, September 12, 2008. As a result of this memorable day many students and veterans exchanged letters of gratitude and appreciation.
Dear Mr. Santagata & Ms Hopkins
I just wanted to thank you guys for coming and spending time with me, and telling
me about your experience in the Battle of the Bulge. I thought that it was very
interesting that the Germans would ask to find out if you were an American.
One thing that surprised me was that you love your Country so much that you
lied about your age just to serve your Country.
I am so sorry that you lost a lot of your friends in this War, I know how it
feels when you lose someone that's close to you. I can't believe that you guys
had to sleep on the floor or on top of the snow. I just want to thank you for
fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, if you hadn’t gone to war we wouldn’t
have the freedom that we have today. Thank you.
Sincerely
Isatu Kanu