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In celebration of Mother's Day on Sunday May 13, we asked Patch readers to write a letter to their mother and let us deliver it. This is Joshua Allen Ray's letter to his mom:

I would like to honor this beautiful mother of three. She raised a daughter that was accepted into forensics and who continues to excel at life. She also, raised two sons, who fought and served our country in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars as United States Marines.

My mom is a wonderful example of hard work, dedication and passion for her family. I love you, Mom, and although I live across the country, I think of you often. Please have a blessed Mother’s Day and know this day was established for mothers like you.

—Joshua Allen Ray

See all Mother's Day Letters here.

For next month's Love In A Small Town feature, we want to help you give Dad the best Father's Day gift ever. Write him a heartfelt letter to tell him how much he means to you, email it to locallove@patch.com and we'll feature it in your town's newsfeed on Father's Day. Get more details here.

Image Credit: Joshua Allen Ray