Before The Colors Fade

About the Book

“God, Cebu, and War” is presented “Before the Colors Fade” to document relatives, to illustrate life and background in the Philippines and the United States, and to bring to life the experiences of a Filipino/American boy. Asian Forests and their people and American Forests and their people are examined. Additional insights are given of a Navy/Marine Corps Hospital Corpsman and the Vietnam War with surprising and unusual conclusions; poignant and personal events are given along with Larry Carlson’s recollections of Ray and Imogene Carlson and the early Cebu Christian Mission.

About the Author

Lawrence (Larry) Ray Carlson was born in Cebu, Philippines. He grew up living alternately in the United States and the Philippines. He entered the U.S. Navy in December 1960 and retired in January 1991. He and his wife Yolanda Abalo Carlson live in Talisay, Cebu, Philippines. They are both active in Cebu Bible Seminary.