Honoring Our Veterans: One Chapter at a Time($26.99Value)

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Honoring Our Veterans One Chapter at a Time In the mid-1940s, an 18-year-old found himself hunched over in a fetal position, knees up to his chin, inches away from a machine gun on a military aircraft. Contained in what could only be described as a bubble, James Harrod was a tail gunner in the U.S. Army Air Corps ready to defend his team against enemy combatants from the South Pacific to the China Sea and Japan. It was World War II and Harrod’s life was about to change…forever. Join him and other veterans as they recollect an array of life-changing encounters from around the world through the lens of up-close-and-personal experience. In “Honoring Our Veterans,” author Janice Wilcox illuminates the saga of 12 ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances who became our heroes. With every story told, the book will give you more than a glimpse into history. It will take you on a journey of self-discovery and sacrifice through first-hand accounts of those who put their lives on the line for their country. Discover the grit, determination, and heroism of America’s veterans from World War II to Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. “Honoring Our Veterans” is the perfect read for veterans and those who call them heroes. "After co-writing "Daddyo's Journey into the By Gone Years" in 2009 with Janice Wilcox, I praise her accomplishment in taking the time to write solely "Honoring Our Veterans." A book that everyone should be proud to read. Janice amplifies many reasons Veterans should be appreciated and honored daily for their endless scarifies defending and serving our country. Thank You, Janice, for shining the light on the Veterans and their families. A job well done." ---RUTH LEE