For those of you who have read my previous writings on my father and “the War”, you will recognize many parts. Below are more details that led up to “the trip”. Hence, I introduce you to the Prelude to Coincidence or Divine Intervention.
Steve Richardson
MARK DAVITT / Indianola Independent Advocate
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