Richard G Bull Letter March 19, 1952

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This letter, addressed to Mrs. Genevieve Gregory Bull, Central Valley, New York was written by the Wing Protestant Chaplain. It acknowledges the death of Captain Richard Gregory Bull, expresses sorrow, and emphasizes his moral character, courage, and leadership.

This letter, addressed to Mrs. Genevieve Gregory Bull, Central Valley, New York was written by the Wing Protestant Chaplain. It acknowledges the death of Captain Richard Gregory Bull, expresses sorrow, and emphasizes his moral character, courage, and leadership.

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Richard G Bull Letter March 19, 1952

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HEADQUARTERS 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING Office of the Wing Chaplain APO 970 c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, California 19 March 1952 Mrs. Genevieve Gregory Bull Box 211 Central Valley, New York Dear Mrs. Bull: Words are so empty and meaningless when I would endeavor to offer consolation over the mishap involving your son, Captain Richard Gregory Bull, AO 1930189. What knowledge we have, has already been forwarded you by Major Herbert R. Mann, Commanding Officer of the 80th Fighter Bomber Squadron. Nothing additional has been received by us at this time. A basic truth to which all right thinking people assent is the formation of good character in a growing child. During these early years is fashioned the man of later years, and nothing can take the place of a good home. I am happy to say that Richard represented in his daily life those standards of moral and spiritual character which only such a fine home could have produced. His record and his personal courage made him an outstanding leader which we all miss greatly. I am doubly sorrowful therefore that you have received such disconcerting news concerning your son. I can only direct you in these heavy hours to the example of Our Dear Lord, who in the face of His great trial and ordeal, showed us the way to face these dark hours with the prayer: “Nevertheless, not My Will but Thine be done.” Our Heavenly Father strengthen and comfort you in your grief as He has strengthened the hearts of so many other mothers. If there is any way in which I may help you, I shall be more than glad to do anything that I can for you. Please accept my deepest personal sympathy. Sincerely yours, (signature) WILLIAM H. PETRICH Chaplain (1st Lt) USAF Wing Protestant Chaplain