Letter from a former Lt Governor of Alaska

Many people may be too young to remember either Lowell Thomas or his son.
Lowell the father was a renowned radio news broadcaster, world traveler and adventurer.
Lowell the son is a former Lt. Gov. of Alaska who has lived there for the past 48 years.
For Lowell the son and his wife to send the letter below (in their 80's) really says something about our time.

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