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Title: Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives
Manufacturer: Penguin Press HC, The
Price: $14.13
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| DeweyDecimalNumber: |
956.704437 |
| EAN: |
9781594201653 |
| Publisher: |
Penguin Press HC, The(2008-05-01) |
| Author: |
Jim Sheeler |
| Studio: |
Penguin Press HC, The |
| NumberOfItems: |
1 |
| Label: |
Penguin Press HC, The |
| Manufacturer: |
Penguin Press HC, The |
| Package Length: |
910 |
| Package Height: |
130 |
| Package Weight: |
135 |
| Amount: |
2595 |
| FormattedPrice: |
$25.95 |
| ISBN: |
159420165X |
| Binding: |
Hardcover: 288pages |
| Title: |
Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives |
| ProductGroup: |
Book |
| CurrencyCode: |
USD |
| Package Width: |
610 |
| Summary: |
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| Tribute to Heroes |
What a tribute to the fallen, and those charged with the duties of notifying next of kin. |
5 Rating
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| Well Done |
This book clearly demonstrates how the American military cares for the families of those who are killed in the defense of our great nation! It is written with a sensitivity and a compassion that is rare in non-fiction work these days.
It is the story of bravery not only on the battlefield but at home among the mothers, fathers, wives, children, brothers, sisters and other relatives of the fallen.
I was almost brought to tears when reading of the tenderness of the casualty officers portrayed in this fine book.
I would encourage all Americans to give this book a read.
Michael Patterson |
5 Rating
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| Salute to our troops |
An incredible story about a guy with one of the toughest jobs in the world, but who does it very well. |
5 Rating
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| Great Book! |
I recommend this book! My son is a Marine and it breaks my heart that parents have to have that knock on the door, but the compassion, heart and feelings these Marines have was eye opening! The book was very well written. I have a new found respect for those Marines, because it too breaks thier heart to do their job and they did not volunteer for it. The Marines truly are a brotherhood! |
5 Rating
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| Final Salute - A Former CACO's Review |
As a former Marine Corps Casualty Assistance Officer (CACO) from 1968 to 1970 in Los Angeles, this book was very difficult for me to read as it brought back memories of nearly 40 years ago. During this period of time, it was my duty to notify over 75 families of their loss from combat actions in Vietnam. As the book was read, I could vividly recall the reactions of family members as I spoke with them and the book very accurately presents their wide range of emotions. Through this book, I can clearly recall each and every notification and funeral service during those years. A noted difference between notifications then and now is in the acceptance of the CACO as a family member.
As a young captain making these notifications, my emotions were held in check as I was performing a service for a fellow Marine. Now, as a grandfather of 4 boys, when reading this book, it is not as easy to not become emotionally involved.
I enthusiastically recommend this book.
JMSmith
Captain, USMCR
Casualty Assistance Officer
1st Battalion, 14th Marines, USMCR
Los Angeles, CA |
5 Rating
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