Dear Sir,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Hyunkie Je, and I am currently residing in Daejeon City, South Korea. I am writing to inquire about an old friend of mine, James B. Pae, who I believe has ties to your family.
To provide some context, I met James and his family during my visit to Chicago back in December 1992. We formed a close bond over the years, exchanging letters and catching up regularly. Our conversations continued until roughly two years prior to the wedding of Joyce Pae, James’ daughter and sister to David Pae, who works at the Chicago Fire Department.
Unfortunately, I’ve recently discovered that all the contact information I had for James is no longer valid. Despite numerous attempts, the numbers I once knew are no longer in service, likely due to changes in the household. This has left me feeling quite concerned, as time is becoming increasingly precious for those of us who are approaching our later years.
I would be incredibly grateful if you could forward this message to David Pae. I’m hoping he might be able to provide me with an updated phone number or any other means of contacting James. It is very important for me to reconnect with him, as I would love to visit Chicago again and catch up face-to-face before it becomes too late.
As we grow older, revisiting old memories and connections becomes even more meaningful. I hold fond recollections of my time spent with James and his family, and I deeply value the friendship we shared. Any assistance you could offer in helping me reach out to him would mean the world to me.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this message. I truly appreciate any effort you can make to help me reconnect with James.
Warm regards,
Hyunkie Je
P.S. The attached photos bring back wonderful memories. The first image is from my visit in 1992, where I’m standing next to James (on the right). The second photo is from Joyce’s wedding, where James is the third person from the left.
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