Veterans: Stories from America's Best
Submitted by: Joyce Mecca
Category: Books
This is the first in a series of 10-12 books. Mecca has interviewed over 400 of his brothers and sisters from all wars, all ranks, all branches of service. The first book contains 33 stories, from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and the Global War on Terror.
Many contain never-seen-before photos. The book is easy reading, the reader able to read one story then come back when time permits to read another story. A great book, great stories and a great gift.
About the author:
Pete Mecca served with Air Force Intelligence, including 30 months in Vietnam. He is a graduate of Memphis State University with a BA in Political Science and Public Administration, with minors in American Military History and Native American Indian History. He writes a full-page newspaper article each week entitled "A Veteran's Story," which is widely read in the state of Georgia. He serves as commander of the prestigious Atlanta WWII Round Table, serves as Lt. Col. Aide de Camp to Governor Nathan Deal, is very active in the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association, and holds memberships in the Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance, American Legion, VFW, Golden Age Warriors, and a few others. He conducts lectures and symposiums, has appeared on TV and radio, and has served as keynote speaker for several organizations including Wreaths Across America, the 12th Armored Division Annual Banquet, the North Georgia Veterans, and many others. He has organized patriotic programs for middle schools, high schools, George Walton Academy and several universities, including Emory University at Oxford.