Quincy and Jacksonville, Illinois

November 9, 2006 Quincy Illinois

Started the day off with an interview on WTAD radio 930 AM on the Mary Griffth's show. She was a good interviewer, had read the book twice and had some great questions. Left there and did an interview at CBS KHQA TV. Then had a book signing at American Legion Post 37. I thank Jerry Stoddard the Commander for his help in setting it up and letting the Post members know about the event. Many of the members who came to the Post that night had either seen the TV or heard the radio interview. Some of the members had brought their sons or daughters which added to the event. Carol, my wife, and I enjoyed our converstaions and interaction with the members.

November 10, 2006 Quincy Illinois

Carol and I were invited to join the Marine Corps League's 231st Birthday Celebration of the Marine Corps. It was an invitation only dinner. I was their speaker. It was a special moment for me since I served with the 3rd Marine Recon Company in Vietnam. I told them that I have always felt safe in a room of Marines. I shared my background (I was born 62 years ago at St. Mary's Hospital in Quincy), and my military service during and after Vietnam. In fact I learned that two years ago the Marine Corps league changed their rules so that Corpsman that attended FMF and served with the Marines could join the League. A special and small group I am honored to be able to join.


November 14, 2006 Jacksonville Illinois

I did a book signing and reading at the Due Gatti Cafe in Jacksonville. The Due Gatti is a friendly, neat coffee house in downtown Jacksonville. Brian and Lisa the owners did a great job of getting the work out about the event and we met some interesting people. It was sort of a Springfield artist evening. Job Conger, a talented and dedicated poet attended, David Pitchford poet and the publisher of Lost Survivor and his wife Siobhan were there. Siobhan wrote a poem after reading the book called "To Survivor in Your World" which she read. It was a very enjoyable time shared with interesting people.