“All journeys have destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” Martin Buber In February 2012, I took a trip to Ironton, Ohio to research this story. I stopped at […]
“Every society depends on trust and loyalty, on courtesy and kindness, on bravery and reverence. These are the values of Scouting, and these are the values of America.” President George […]
As I drafted this book, I struggled to fill some gaps in the story. Had I captured all of the critical events? What were Raymond and his family’s thoughts during […]
Three years ago, I committed to tell a story of two ordinary people who led extraordinary lives. I wasn’t sure if others would be drawn to this story as I […]
“At age 56, Ray O’Conor abandoned his career to search for his namesake, a heroic B-17 pilot who died in World War II. What he found touches the heart and […]
