The letter was written when Bill was 19 years old.

And is now a treasure since the sound of the trumpet

And Bill walked into the light into the Lord's arms.

Creutzfeldt~Jakob Disease Killed Bill at the age of 40

He was to young to die!

1-23-1977

Dad when I look into your eyes.

Sometimes when I look at you Dad, There are things I want to tell you. But I find it very hard to because you may think I'm acting very strange.

When I look into your eyes, I can see happiness and the great struggle for the big success. But then again I can see sadness for maybe mistakes you have made, and realize them.

But everyone no matter who you are, has their ups and down's.

But most of all Dad I love you very, very much for being such a good father, and I am very proud to be able to say that Mr. George Lee Lapp is my Dad.

No matter what I have said to you in the past, That shouldn't count now. I feel now is what should count. I hope that maybe someday I could become as sharp as you.

Also Dad, I hope That as time goes on and days go by,I hope that our small family of four can become a lot closer and happier.

Because Life is to short to go around being unhappy.

Love, Bill.