I'm A Brat
Category: Books
Being a military Brat means moving often, but this time, David Boyer is happy about it. After a horrible year with no friends, David creates a plan to reinvent himself so he can fit in. David summer takes a comical path in his search for success. Will his tormenting brother, his monstrous bike, or a string of bad luck stand in his way of making friends, or will his fortune change for the better?
"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE ------------!"
Category: Personal Experiences
It is always with great emotion that I recite the pledge of allegiance to our flag. Each of us demonstrate allegiance to our flag and country in different ways. Some of us have had the privilege to demonstrate their allegiance by serving in the armed forces. My family and the members of Paul Hartt American Legion Post 145 in Bloomington, Neb., have demonstrated their allegiance in extraordinary ways.
Freedom's Price
Category: Poetry
Everyone is aware of the sacrifice required to fight in a war. To leave your family, to risk your life. This poem is about my cousin, who willingly made this sacrifice, and the thoughts of his family, worrying about their loved one as he fought for our freedom.
When a Horse Meets a Veteran
Category: Personal Experiences
Upon graduating from Santa Clara University I felt a powerful want to give back to my community. For the past year I have devoted my time to helping local veterans through therapeutic horseback riding. Experiencing the incredible transformation that occurs when a horse meets a veteran is absolutely amazing...
Yorkie Doodle Dandy
Category: Books
Clevelander Bill Wynne is a 92 year old USAAF Pacific War veteran. While on New Guinea during WWII he acquired a Yorkshire Terrier that was as intelligent as they come. In addition to learning tricks and assisting Army Engineers, "Smoky" became the first "Therapy Dog" and is known worldwide. Wynee is currently contracting with a screenwriter for a movie about "Smoky."
D-Day
Category: Poetry
With D-Day approaching, I wanted to submit this poem that I actually wrote several years ago, but have yet to share. I know it's impossible to imagine what the men that landed on those beaches saw and experienced, but it's crucial that we take time to reflect and appreciate their sacrafice and selflessness as best we can. These words in this poem are dedicated to that effort... "...The pillboxes ahead lit with sinister glow, And the bullets poured down like a murderous snow, The water turned to blood and the blood ran like water, The scene certainly Hell, had it only been hotter..."
Dearest Wife and Girls
Category: Books
Dearest Wife and Girls is a 374 page book that provides a glimpse into the lives of my parents during World War II.
A LONG DAY TO DENVER
Category: Books
A coming-of-age love story of the Vietnam War era.
Heroes From the Wall
Category: Books
When the author, John Douglas Foster was wounded while serving in Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive, he received more than a piece of metal in his body, haunted memories of comrades opened his soul in a quest to learn more about those who didn't return. Sketching a fascinating portrait of the lives of those who fought and died valiantly, Foster pens a riveting and gut-wrenching read in Heroes From the Wall
Everything Changed: The VietNam War and American Culture - Lessons Not Learned
Category: Books
This is a study of the war as both mother and daughter to our culture and the resulting mistakes of leadership both then and now. It is a clear call to public (and veteran) participation in the formation of public policy. The book is available in Kindle format on Amazon.