Rick Scutter News Today

Scutter, the letters are more than words on paper. >> it validates to a certain extent why we signed up, why we underwent the training, why we volunteered to be deployed. >> reporter: rick and doris stayed in touch for almost 30 years and he calls her an ajunk grandmother to his kids. >> for her, it was always unstinting and unconditional. i will maintain that link with you and i am proud of your service. >> you give people hope. >> uh-huh. yeah. a bunch of kids. >> reporter: doris tells us that...

They will them whats happening in their hometown and then they write back to you oon when they get out. >> yes, here is my list here. >> supplies of stationary and stamps fill every knock and cranny of her letter writing station. >> at the end of the letter ill write a paragraph of encouragement and i think that helps. >> it did for people like retired navy captain rick scutter. >> ive never lost touch with home and never had a feeling that no one cared. i met one that i hadnt heard from in quit...

Their bare hands when they were first married 62 years ago. what is this room? >> this is our memory. my memory room. this is where i write all my letters. >> reporter: for 42 years, doris dedicated one week a month, eight or more hours a day to writing letters to soldiers from her hometown serving overseas. >> take a break for lunch, but its quick. >> reporter: no e-mails here. each letter is unique and personal. >> a home written note, just telling them that we care about them. >> reporter: to...