Rabbi Saunders' letter is an artifact that is found during the chapter "Seattle Day 1 (Ellie)" in The Last of Us Part II.
Description[]
Rabbi Saunders' letter is a handwritten note from Rabbi Zivah Saunders to Lieutenant Carmelo Torres, written the night that Saunders and her family were expelled from the Seattle QZ.
Location[]
This artifact can be found inside the desk of the rabbi's office, on the second floor of the synagogue. After swinging across to the second platform, open the door at the far end to find the office. Investigate the desk drawers for the letter.
Content[]
Lieutenant Torres -
Seventy years ago, my grandfather fled Germany with his family as World War II began. He escaped thanks to the kindness and bravery of a Polish family.
And so the wheel turns, and the cycle continues: tonight, my family has packed our belongings, and due to your kindness we will be leaving this city, escorted by your brave men.
Thank you for helping me preserve what we could of our shul. It is difficult to leave our home behind, but in the end, it is people - living people - that matter.
You bear a heavy burden on your shoulders, and I hope our late-night talks were of some comfort to you. If I can leave you with one thought: for every turn away from a better world, there is often a stronger correction towards it. Do not lose hope for the future.
As the old saying goes, "it takes but one candle to dispel the darkness."
May God watch over you always.
Rabbi Zivah Saunders