Whispers of Death

About the Book

This is a story of friendships, brotherhood and endurance. During the late sixties, some people burned flags, some marched in protest, and some slept in foxholes in the jungle. For them it wasn’t as much about politics as it was about staying alive and keeping the man next to you alive, too. They watched out for each other and kept each other out of trouble, whether in direct combat with the enemy or with a military that kept them in harm’s way. They developed a unique style to cope with the world they were in. This is a Marine grunt’s point of view and will put the reader knee deep in the jungle, surviving and trying to stay sane.

About the Author

John was born and raised in the Kansas City area. He lives there now with his wife where they enjoy their four children and spouses, and soon to be ten grandchildren. He gardens and does all the cooking. John received three field promotions and achieved the rank of sergeant when he separated from the Marine Corps. He was awarded the Bronze Star for courage under fire. His entire tour of duty after training was spent in Vietnam where he celebrated his twenty-first birthday in a foxhole. In 1999 John survived two major strokes, one paralyzing his left side, and the other paralyzing his right side and affecting his speech and swallowing. After extensive physical therapy, he now functions in an electric wheelchair with only the full use of his left arm and hand. He learned to use a computer after the strokes, and punched out this book one letter at a time.