March 13, 1941

Mire Virgil Me Downey |
Kansas City, Missouri

_ Dear Virgils

I am very happy to have your good letter of recent
Gatve | : :

Yes, I knew your father and thought that he was a
grand gentlem@ne We visited many muy times when he worked
with us here in the gymmsiume He was friendly, had a fine |
philosophy toward life and was always on the right side of a
Questions You imow there ere three sides to a question-<your
Side, my side and the right sideewand he seemed always to be
on the right sides

I am sorry that I could net attend his funerals in
fact, in my busy existence I did not mow that he had passed
on until I learned that the flag was at half maste

He was my friend and I was his and I assure you that
I enjoyed Imowing hime May the example he set always be a
source of inspiration to yous

With all good wishes, I am,

Sincerely yours,

 

Director of Physical Education and Recreation

Varsity Basketbail and Baseball coach

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