Behind the British front I heard several officers state that the service of the Salvation Army was somewhat different from other services of the same kind, but most effective.
With kindest regards, I remain,
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) George Holden Tinkham,
Congressman.
This Condolence Card conveyed the sympathy of the Commander to the friends of the fallen. Forethought had prepared this some time before the first American had made the supreme sacrifice.
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That a Man Lay Down His Life for His Friends
122 W. 14th Street New York
My dear Friend:
I must on behalf of The Salvation Army, take this opportunity to say how deeply and truly we share your grief at this time of your bereavement. It will be hard for you to understand how anything can soothe the pain made by your great loss, but let me point you to the one Jesus Christ, who acquainted Himself with all our griefs so that He might heal the heart’s wounds made by our sorrows and whose love for us was so vast that He bled and died to save us.
It may be some solace to think that your loved one poured out his life in a War in which high and holy principles are involved, and also that he was quick to answer the call for men.