[RobFromGa]

I would imagine it is a personalized letter in a standard form, personnally read and personally signed by the President. And I would imagine it is very difficult.

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When my father passed away in 1990, President George H.W.Bush sent my mother a letter thanking my father for his sacrifice for his country. My father was CWO2 (Retired) Regular Army. He served from 1939-1963. I wonder how many of these types of letters the "stain" sent out in his 8 years....