On 24 October, the scientific director of the Alzheimer Association of Larissa in Greece (E.E.N.A.L.), Artemisia-Phoebe Niflis, along with a group of friends of the Association, visited the exhibition “Gratis from the Front”, at the Guard Officers’ Club in Larissa. The purpose of the visit was to inform the public about the Postal Corps’ role during the Hellenic-Italian war of 1940. The tour was conducted by captain Lambrini Terzoudis, who vividly narrated the history and contribution of the Postal Corps during the war. In particular, what was highlighted was their role on emboldening the troops through letters, as well as on transporting food and clothing. At the same time, the equipment of the post offices was presented, and the methodology of managing letters and parcels. Participants were excited, moved and travelled (metaphorically speaking) to the ‘front line’, while recalling their parents’ and relatives’ stories. A discussion followed, about the brief information the soldiers had about the ways of writing and reading the letters, to keep their morale high. In addition, people admired the way the letters were written, as well as their content, which was full of hope, optimism, and love. Then, an experiential workshop was given “gratis”, by the women’s team who wrote letters to the troops, relatives and friends, on cards chosen among the various Hellenic Army Corps. The visit ended with a photo shoot and with one wish: “we will never forget those who died fighting for national ideals.”
