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{Previously, in part 1 & part 2 – It is Christmas Eve 1933. A blizzard holds Pilot Knob in its icy talons. After finishing his second job, Thomas walks home in the storm. On the way, he helps a woman get her children to safety. He Continues his journey, and meets a soldier lost in the storm. Together they discover that a tree has fallen across the road.} What brings you out on a night like this?” Thomas asked……
{Previously, in part 1 – It is Christmas Eve 1933. A blizzard holds Pilot Knob in its icy talons. After finishing his second job, Thomas walks home in the storm. On the way, he hears a weak cry for help.} “Yes, I think it is Wednesday,” he muttered. “Christmas Eve – Cookies and ribbon, not much of a Christmas,” he shook his head sadly. “Not much, but it will have to do, it’s all I have.” Suddenly…..
Winter took its own sweet time coming, but when it came, it roared out of the hills like a freight train and screamed up the valley. In the blink of an eye, the blizzard held Jefferson County in its icy talons. In Pilot Knob, Thomas had finished cleaning for the day. He stood in Doc’s door and took a last look around the office. “It’s after nine again,” he gasped checking Doc’s clock. “This job is going to kill me…..
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, FDR, fifth cousin of Teddy Roosevelt, 32nd President, the only man ever elected to more than two Presidential terms, and perhaps one of the greatest American Presidents. The man is remembered for the New Deal, Social Security, and winning WWII; all are indeed great accomplishments. However, perseverance remains his grandest achievement. An up and coming young politician, FDR, like his cousin Teddy Roosevelt, led a vigorous, active life. In 1913 he became Assistant Secretary of the Navy,…..