David,

I think that’s the most accurate Power Point presentation I’ve seen from someone outside our facility.  Thank you!!  It’s very refreshing to see that.

[Feedback on presentation entitled, “20th Century Military Records Call for 20th Century Patience,” advice for preparing effective requests for military service records from National Archives at St. Louis.]

Dear Dave,

I can’t thank you enough for your help with my genealogy research. When I first contacted you, I was worried about finalizing my presentation at an upcoming family reunion. I had hit so many genealogical road blocks that my story was incomplete. But your guidance and amazing research techniques truly put my mind at ease!

You were able to uncover things I had been searching for (e.g., Alfred’s naturalization, proofs of military service, military unit history; Dolores’ date of death, etc.) that helped round out the entire story on my family.

I also appreciated your professionalism and organization. It was reassuring for me to know exactly which areas you would work on, and to get your updates on progress, as well as on dead ends.

As you well know, genealogy research can easily become a black hole of time! But your thorough reports and feedback helped me accomplish my goals and stay on budget.

Thanks to you, the presentation was a great success.  I enjoyed working together on the search and hope we can work together again on the other side of my family’s history.

Best regards,