I just finished reading LtC Oliver North's newest book about the war on terror, titled "American Heroes" - "The Fight Against Radical Islam". The way that the Colonel has weaved the stories he saw along with the valor of those who he highlighted in the book was spectacular. As a retired soldier and the father of a active duty Marine, seeing the leadership and courage of the those that are serving was confirmation of what we all know, that America's best and brightest are standing on the wall for us. It is not lost on me that 1% of America is defending the rest of us.
When LtC North spoke at our USA Cares' 5th Year Anniversary Gala, he recounted a few of the stories in the book, but he also talked about how America and the coalition is bringing freedom and equality to the women of that region for the first time in their history. As he said, "Can there be anything more noble than that?" Having
I strongly recommend this book for those who want to see the other side of the story.
Roger
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