"You bastard. I started reading this in bed - and it's now four a.m."

Think you can add at least 5 more known to the above list.

Rocky, thought I might let you know. A fact: I know of two individuals I loaned the books too, that your books helped bring some kind of 'closure' for these individuals who were having difficulty related to the time and places you wrote about.

Visiting with one last Winter, He said something I hope too never forget, "You know, those books you loaned, made me realize just how many angels (his word) who I'll never know made my grandkids possible".

On the way home, made a decision. 'Puter generated and laminated 2 bookmarks with your book contact info, asking to leave the bookmarks within each book. Took them to the local VFW and asked them to pass them on.

Might have depleted some of your golf ball and bullet funding, and if so, apologize for that.

Not only were the books a great read for me, but they also resulted in something good for some of my old buddies.