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John, This is absolutely REAL. It was written personally by RWR and delivered to me by Ed Hickey, the Director of the White House Military Office. I had both letters framed and they hung outside my office. I took it with me when I retired and several years ago gave both originals to MG Chris Cox, the head of USMC recruiting. As far as I know it still hangs in his old office on Quantico. On November 7 last I was the GOH at Eureka College, RWR’s Alma Mater. I presented them with a copy---and they were delighted. No one had ever seen it. There is another letter that has surfaced---sent by RWR to Lance Corporal Hickey, Ed’s son who was on his way to Lebanon. This is the one that says: “Some people live a lifetime and never know what they have accomplished. Marines don’t have that problem.” Hope this cleans the air. P.S. I was the Guest Speaker at RWR’s 95th birthday at Simi. Hope this is of some help. S/F and V/R P.X. + + + + + + + + + +
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From: “Kelley, PX”
Date: January 1, 2010
To: John Regal
Subject: RE: PRES REAGAN’S LETTER
John, This is absolutely REAL. It was written personally by RWR and delivered to me by Ed Hickey, the Director of the White House Military Office. I had both letters framed and they hung outside my office. I took it with me when I retired and several years ago gave both originals to MG Chris Cox, the head of USMC recruiting. As far as I know it still hangs in his old office on Quantico. On November 7 last I was the GOH at Eureka College, RWR’s Alma Mater. I presented them with a copy---and they were delighted. No one had ever seen it. There is another letter that has surfaced---sent by RWR to Lance Corporal Hickey, Ed’s son who was on his way to Lebanon. This is the one that says: “Some people live a lifetime and never know what they have accomplished. Marines don’t have that problem.” Hope this cleans the air. P.S. I was the Guest Speaker at RWR’s 95th birthday at Simi. Hope this is of some help. S/F and V/R P.X.
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