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THE YOUNG Lieutenant sat in his cell writing what was to be his
last letter. He wasn't thinking of himself, or of the cruel death
that awaited him and the two other Doolittle fliers condemned
with him. He was thinking of his mother, and of the girl he now
would never marry. How could he comfort them, except to remind
them of the faith that was his own great comfort in this hour of
trial?
The time was getting short. He reread what he had written to
his mother and, anxious to spare her as much grief as possible,
added these closing words:
Don't let this get you down. Just remember God vwU make every-
thing right and that I'll see you all again in the hereafter. . . . Read
"Thanatopsis" by Bryant* if you want to know how I am taking this.
My faith in God is complete, so I am unafraid.
Lieutenant William G. Farrow's letter was found in the files of
the War Ministry Building in Tokyo, along with the last messages
of those condemned with him. The letters were used as evidence
in the war crimes trials of Japanese accused of executing the
Doolittle fliers, and they were widely publicized at the time.
The above brief excerpt from Farrow's letter appeared in news-
papers all over the country, and stirred the hearts of millions of
readers. To many who had faced tragedy and grief during the war
years, it came almost as a personal message. Parents who had lost
sons clipped it and carried it about with them, finding unexpected
consolation in the flier's last brave message to his mother. Ministers
made it the subject of moving sermons on faith, and newspapers
the theme of countless editorials on courage. Appearing at a time
when many people were lost and confused in the bitterness of
their own bereavement. Farrow's letter made an immense impres-
sion—and helped many regain the faith and peace of mind they
thought they had lost forever.
Lieutenant Farrow and his companions* gave their lives in the
service of their country. Their thrilling exploit will never be fop
gotten by a grateful nation. But young Farrow gave far more than
he knew. For his simple but eloquent words of courage and faith
live on; and the now-famous quotation from his last letter to his
mother takes its place among the inspirational messages of man-
kind.
My peace I give unto you. . . . Let not your heart be troubled, neither
let it be afraid. John 14:27
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the
still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
*Lieutenant Dean E. Hallmark and Sergeant Harold A. Spatz.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they
comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And
I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalms 23
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusteth in Him, and
I am helped. Psalms 28:7
No coward soul is mine,
No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere;
I see heaven's glories shine,
And faith shines equal, arming me from fear.
Emily Bronte
Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply
to God.

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Answer 1

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The Young Lieutenant could not think about himself or the cruel death that awaited him and the other two Doolittle fliers mocked him. He read again what he had written to his mother. He had great trust in God and did not fear death in the war. Lieutenant William G. Farrow's letters were used as evidence in Japanese war crimes proceedings suspected of conducting the Doolittle fliers, and they were widely published at the time. Farrow 's letter made a massive impression and enabled many to restore the confidence and peace of mind they felt they had lost forever. Parents have taken consolation in the last brave message the flier sent to his mother. For his simple but eloquent words of courage and faith live on; and the now-famous quotation from his last letter to his mother takes its place among the inspiring messages of mankind. He wrote that No cowardly soul is mine, No trembler in the troubled sphere of the world; I see the glories of heaven shine, And faith shines forth equal, arming me with fear. Appearing at a time when many people were lost and confused in the pain of their own bereavement, Farrow 's letter made an enormous impact and helped many to restore the confidence and peace of mind they felt they had lost forever.