Back from War: A Quest for Life After Death
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (675 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0976732939 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 245 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Back From War is dedicated to all veterans and their families as a guide for the readjustment to civilian life.. Thirty-two years later, he and his "brothers-in-arms" began to reconnect and have recently begun to heal some of their suffering by gathering at veteran reunions. Back From War: Finding Hope and Understanding In Life After Combat is the harrowing narrative of 1st Lt. Lee Alley and his year in the horrors of combat in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam from 1967-1968 and his reflections on the years since. Lee Alley's message is clear: America's soldiers are foreve
RockyTop1 said Excellent. Excellent book!! I personally know one of the men in the book. This book helps me understand more of the struggles those who served faced and experienced during their service to our country.. Thank you for a look at the silent killer of the Vietnam War! As a member of Charlie Co. 5/60th in 1969 Lee Alley's early leadership was not forgotten. I have began the healing process thanks to Lee Alley's brave commitment to his troops after his return to The World! The family section has been and eye opening adventure for many love ones of combat Vi. "We Will Never Forget" according to Charles Nixon. Bought this for a friend that wanted a copy. He didn't believe I had a chapter in this book until I showed him. This tells our story and of our experiences and why we are the way we are today. To all "MY BROTHERS" Welcome Home.
Among his honors: Army's Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, 2 Purple Hearts and a nomination for the Congressional Medal of Honor. . Lee has a heart for all veterans. of Recon Platoon of the 5th/60th 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam, Lee Alley displayed extraordinary courage and valor that earned him a hero's reputation. As 1st Lt
From the Publisher * Introduction by Four-Star General Tommy Franks * "Anyone spouting the demise of our American youth's patriotism never had the honor of commanding those like I did in combat." --Lee Alley