A thank-you to a veteran

World War II veteran Frank Grasberger, 95, treasures a letter he received back in 2009 from a third-grade student thanking him for his service. When the staff of the Vitalia senior residences in Strongsville, Ohio, did some sleuthing, they found the letter writer, Dashauna Priest, who is now 21 – and a proud service member herself. Steve Hartman reports.

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[megaCHAVEZ]

It's not just Veterans...take the time to talk to the older folks. If your working on their house, stay after fir a half hour and just talk. If you see them sitting eating breakfast alone, pull up a chair. Join them. Thise interactions are everything to them. And you will walk away with more knowledge, AND a full heart ❤️

[paulwright]

4 people weren't hugged enough as children.

[richmoves]

"Where's his heart pills?"... I cracked up laughing while tears were rolling down my face.These are 3 wonderful Americans. This is yet another beautiful slice-of-life served up by Steve Hartman. 🇺🇸🧡

[thedivineenergy]

Thank You.... 💗

I was already crying tears of joy and than when DeShauna came to meet Frank and she was in her National Gaurd uniform, I totally lost it. 😌

[anitajinfla]

Such a wonderful story...
Thank you, Sir for your service 🇺🇸
And DeShauna...continued blessings to you... Thank you for yours as well... 😊

[vmudxwn]

Even more amazing that she is in service to her country as well! What a beautiful thing. Thank you to the sweet little girl she was and the lovely young woman she now is. “I’m having the big one Edith!”

[floridagrown]

0:34 she knew exactly what he was going to say as he said it 👵👴

[petagaymacmillan]

Steve Hartman is the best interviewer. I love this mans face. Slightly deadpan …fantastic. I know I will cry when I see his stories. Totally obsessed with Sunday morning. My favourite!

[brute]

Jesus, imagine getting that letter, loving it for years, and seeing the girl who wrote that to you, as a woman, also in uniform 💓💓


The fact that she was in uniform, and followed her dreams, AND was lucky enough to experience this, that is so awesome.

[lindatann]

WOW! I too cried. There is love in the world….thank you!

[robgrear]

This is why America is great...and will always be...because of love.

[kmbrly]

Love Steve and his stories!! Always making me cry!! This story reminds me to thank a teacher as it was because of the classroom assignment that they connected!! Yea teachers!!

[Teentalker]

Mr frank still looks the same as he did on the picture when he was younger. Still incredibly handsome.:)

[traceytheisen]

Beautiful story. Lovely people. Pure joy.

[starrfarish]

A beautiful couple I hope the place they stay cares for them well.

[mary]

This is a beautiful story! A breathe of fresh air from the chaos in the world. More love, respect, appreciation and compassion is the recipe for a better country. I’m so happy they were able to come together.

[brianmorris]

When I see stuff like this my heart fills with joy..

[hopesurf]

So AWESOME! God bless all of our veterans! 💖🙏

[marjorietillman]

Wow, I can’t take it. I can’t watch it through the Tears!!

[marylee-anderson]

Such a great story ❤️ Thank you to all that serve 🇺🇸