Re: Soldiers getting first new siddur since WWII (April 11)

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Thank you for publishing the article about “United States soldiers getting first new siddur since World War II” in the April 11 issue of the Jewish Voice.

I am a Vietnam era veteran.  I was given my copy of the “old” siddur shortly after my arrival at Lackland Air Force Base in June 1967.  The siddur is getting a little dogeared as it went through my entire enlistment which included tours in Michigan and Vietnam.  It was used numerous times especially during the High Holy Days, Passover and Hanukkah.

Believe it or not, I still refer to the siddur and use it, especially during Hanukkah.  I hope that current members of the Armed Forces will use their siddur as much as I did and still do. 

The siddur for me is a link to the past and to the future.  A deep felt thank you to all other veterans and active duty personnel.

Gerald S. Sherman

Cranston, R.I.