As a child, she wrote to a WWII vet. He carried the letter everywhere, and 12 years later, they finally met. September 17, 2021 by Leo When they met for the first time, they both broke down in tears. Dashauna Priest, 21, embraced her pen pal Frank Grasberger, 95. Source: As a child, she wrote to a WWII vet. He carried the letter everywhere, and 12 years later, they finally met. How cool.