I have read all three. I have friends and family serving in the military. I know kids who are at all the academies. These books, bring tears to my eyes when I read of the heroism and courage of those who serve us all, and our country.
I realized while reading these books the "Why they do this" question I always had. I also realized that, after 9/11/2001, those who live on the rush of adrenaline, are the best to serve this Nation.
I have never met finer people than those who have served this great Nation.
When I sing THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER, it is for love of country, AND ALL WHO SERVE (past, present and future) and, as my high school American History teacher, Mrs. Hamilton would say, "If I ever hear the national anthem being played, and you not singing, I WILL HAUNT YOU!". Now I know why.
These BRAVE men AND women put their lives on the line for US, every day, and make life changing decisions, without hesitation.
GOD BLESS ALL OUR ARMED FORCES, ARMY, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, RANGERS, AND GREEN BERETS (I have a nephew who serves in this elite division), NAVY, ALL THE SEAL TEAMS, MARINES, COAST GUARD, AIR FORCE (I know fine men who wore the USAF uniform and one, in particular, who is an Olympic Gold Medalist!), ALL BRANCHES, AND THE ELITE TEAMS who do things no ordinary man or woman would do. UOU ARE ALL SUPER HEROS!
Thank you all for your SERVICE to this great country, from one grateful American.
Thank you Marcus for writing about your experience, for your undying love of country, for your brother (I will pray for his safety), for your words on the pages. It could not have been easy to relive those painful moments.
AWESOME READ, AWE INSPIRING AUTHOR!