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A Letter on the Wall

A letter from a child prompts advice to an adult.

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JD Breen
Feb 12, 2026
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Atlanta, GA

February 12, 2026

Years ago when you were a child, you wrote me a note. In it you described your hero, and explained why he was me.

That letter hangs in a frame by my desk. I see it often, but don’t notice it enough. This morning, I re-read it. It elicited a tear, and this response.

From the day you were born you’ve made me proud. You were an ad…

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