" Continuing with the same Motion [“Defendant’s (Museum) Motion for Sanctions” filed 11/25/2020]: “Miller then left the donated items at the Museum for thirty years and is now attempting to sue for money damages arising therefrom”, again, the items were always a loan. In a letter from Richard D. Ward, President UDT-SEAL Museum Association dated: "12 May 1985" (*note, the envelope is dated 12 May 1986), he writes on UDT-SEAL Museum Association Inc., letterhead: “Dear Fred, In grateful appreciation for your significant contribution of weapons to the UDT-SEAL Museum Association, you have been forwarded under separate cover a “UDT-SEAL Commemorative Fighting Knife” made by the American Historical Foundation. Your unselfish efforts in support of the Museum are well recognized and greatly appreciated. I don’t know if you can realize it, but without the loan of your personal collection, the Museum would be virtually devoid of weapons. Again, on behalf of the Association, I thank you for your support. I hope that this knife will serve as a small token of appreciation for your very big effort toward making the museum a reality. cc: file” (Letter-Ward, 1985*) "
- BETRAYED OVER 30 YEARS
Letter from Richard D. Ward, President UDT-SEAL Museum Assoc. Inc.