Seeing this book in print is a dream come true. I always wanted to try my hand at writing, and what better subject to write about than a brother you loved and lost. I had to open my heart and visit...view moreSeeing this book in print is a dream come true. I always wanted to try my hand at writing, and what better subject to write about than a brother you loved and lost. I had to open my heart and visit grief again, but it was worth it. My journey led me to finding Vietnam veterans, learning more about another memorial he is listed on in Georgia, finding old friends, and renewing friendships. It has taken me to heights of simple pleasure I have never known. I live in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, with my husband and my mother. We built our retirement house on three wooded acres on top of a mountain. My two married children live in New Jersey, and I have two grandchildren, Tyler and Courtney. As I feel some closure in this chapter of my life and the Vietnam War, I am now facing my nephew’s deployment in Operation Freedom. We all changed forever on September 11, 2001. Life goes on, and we still have to fight to keep our precious freedom.view less