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Show TAT6 OF UTAH Cxectitibe &Uia SALT LAKE CITY September 20, 1919. j TO THE SERVICE MEN OF UTAH: Since the day we sorrowfully, yet proudly,, bade you Godspeed on your mission to preserve to posterity the idersls of liberty and justice, we have looked forward eagerly to the time when we might be privileged to welcome you home arid convey in some degree our deep appreciation of the valiant service you have performed, and tNo give expression to our thankfulness for your safe return. ' Because of the manner of your homecoming--individually and in small unorganized groups--it was not practicable to extend to you the reception so richly deserved when you again set foot on the soil of your native state. But the Thirteenth Legislature of the State of Utah, appreciating the debt of gratitude due you, has made possible for us the occasion so eagerly sought . To carry out the intent 'of the legislature and to afford us the opportunity so much desired, I have set aside October 8, '9 and 10 for the official welcome by the State to our returned service men. The program 'will be carried out at Salt Lake City and will include, besides expressions of our appreciation, our humble tribute to those who have honored the pages of history by giving their lives in defense of the institutions in-stitutions so dear to a liberty-loving people. On behalf of the people of the State of Utah, I extend to every man connected with any branch of the military organization of the United States during the recent world war--soldier, sailor and marine--to the members of their families and the members of the families fami-lies of those who gave their lives in the service, a most cordial invitation to meet with us in Salt Lake City October 8, 9 and 10, and make possible to the greatest degree compliance with the wishes of those of us who were denied the privilege of sharing with you the high honor and the glory which comes with service under the Stars and Stripes. Sincerely, Governor |