Independent
A World War 2 soldier’s letter has finally made it home, 76 years later.
Angelina Gonsalves, 89, lives in Woburn, Massachusetts. Last month, she told The New York Times, her mailman gave her a package containing a nearly century-old envelope.
“Hi, was your husband in the service?” the mailman asked.
“Yes, he was,” Ms Gonsalves replied. “But I didn’t know him then.”
“Well, I’m pretty sure I have something that’s personal for you,” the mailman said, and handed her the package. Inside was a handwritten letter, dated 6 December, 1945.
“Dear Mom,” the letter began. “Received another letter from you today and was happy to hear that everything is okay…
