Letter to the Editor: Reader sends open letter to some citizens of Odessa

(Open letter to some citizens of Odessa.)

I was told at the parade that since I do not speak German, we shouldn’t live in this town.

I served in the military for nine years during war time for freedoms that she enjoys. My wife and I have volunteered in this town and my wife made and donated hand-crocheted blankets for Quail Court residents.

We also support this town with our taxes and money spent here and yet we do not belong here?

How can this town grow or prosper if some in our town openly express this attitude to strangers.

This town is not a German town although founded by those of German ancestry.

Most towns in this country in the U.S.A. were established by hard-working immigrants, which makes this country what it is.

I would like to inform those who may not be aware of the fact that the language of this great nation is English.

We are immigrants from Dallas, Oregon and hope to make many new friends in our new found community.

Troy Davis

Odessa