227. My father Orson Pratt Miles would be 123 years old today!

Today my dear father Orson Pratt Miles would be 123 years old.  There are many stories about his life that you can find in the "Labels" list under "Miles Orson Pratt", and "my father Pratt".  Below is a treasured letter with his testimony.

                                                                 Dad in World War I

                      Above is a treasured letter giving his testimony.
                                     
                                                               Dad about 60 years old.
Dad in his college yearbook about 1913

Dad also as a young man

My dear dad in a very natural pose.  He was truly an old-fashioned gentleman in every way.  He always wore a tie, and most often had his hat on. 

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