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On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Searching for Brian.
Last week, Tawnya Jasutis of Burlington purchased a used copy of the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, The Places You’ll Go from a local thrift store. When she got home, she discovered the book contained a beautiful handwritten letter from a father to his son, Brian — penned 25 years ago, on June 23, 2000.
Jasutis is now on a mission to find Brian and return the book, which she is convinced was donated by "mistake."
SEE: Brian where are you? Your Dr. Seuss book, letter from Dad has been found
"I want to tell you that my being part of your life as you have grown has been a Heaven for me, both in the good times and the bad times," the father wrote. "Looking at every experience from the point of view of, what is God trying to teach me, and striving to become a better Dad has been my Heaven. Thanks for letting me be part of your life. Love always, Dad."
Joining us tonight is BurlingtonToday editor Julie Slack. You can read her story HERE.
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