January 6, 2026
Dear Hossein,
My wife and I are delighted with the gifts from Iran that just arrived. The Watchman’s scarf will reside above my writing desk each day as a source of inspiration and duty and a symbol of our enduring friendship and collaborations. The copper and turquoise goblet and table covering took my breath away with their beauty and craftsmanship. You will see from photos I will send to you soon that they join other gifts you sent in prominent places within our home. The WLW pins you sent will be used as gifts to people in recovery who have successfully achieved smoking cessation here in my country.
Thank you so much for your generosity and the effort required to get these gifts to me. My wife insisted on sending an additional communication to you which I have added below.
Friends and Brothers Forever,
Bill
Dear Mr. Hossein Dezhakam,
Your wonderful gifts arrived by mail today (January 5, 2026). Bill is thrilled with the turquoise and copper goblet as am I. It’s beautiful! He will cherish the W L White pins and Watchman’s Scarf you’ve gifted him.
The detailed, hand-woven table cover you sent to me is breathtaking! The tiny beads and intricate designs make an absolutely stunning work of art! I can see the many hours of time and patience that must have been devoted to its creation. I send my sincerest compliments and thanks to you and all the craft artists who made these lovely gifts. We will cherish them always.
Thank you for your incredible thoughtfulness and the friendship you’ve given Bill all these years.
Sincerely,
Rita Chaney White