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MEMORANDA

side as much as I could. Oh! He admired me so my heart will break when he goes. We talked photography all afternoon and planned for the future. Our studio at home with he & I as partners. Oh! Jesus. We then went home for supper. When I brought Mother & Aunt Anna back before I started for home, Doney was so upset and hot. He was getting blue we helped him all we could and then mother wanted to go home she couldn't stand it. Doneys temp was 99°F but his pulse was 116 and his stomach was blown up and hard as a rock. Daddy & I came back and when we walked into the room Doney took a deep breath and said "Oh! Jesus." and passed into the hands of his creator. Oh! I cried so and prayed while kneeling at his bedside. He turned black. I resolved to live his life for him and be a hero as he saw me. I saluted him and went out to the hall where Mother & Daddy were praying and crying. (over)