I have lived in eight wonderful states in our great country but have never felt the gratitude I feel for my good neighbors surrounding me. I was disabled at age 85. They have mowed my grass weekly and helped me in any way they could.
I have worked full time since high school. I have driven our dear veterans, as a volunteer, to Atlanta, Murfreesboro and Nashville for eight years after my retirement.
I'm bragging on our great Tennesseans, especially my neighbors in Soddy-Daisy and all of our veterans. I respect and admire all of you.
Thanks to every one of you who helped me.
LESTER JOSEPH WILKER