Beyond the Call of Duty: The Story of an American Hero [Hardcover]

Bernard Fisher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2004

Providing close air support to ground troops in Vietnam was hazardous anytime, but on March 10, 1966, the Special Forces in the old French Fortress of Ashau were in particular trouble as the Viet Cong closed in. When an American airman went down, his death was a near certainty. That's when Major Bernie Fisher had a decision to make: leave the pilot to his fate or undertake a near-suicidal landing to help him out. Bernie's decision made him just one of sixteen members in the history of the Air Force to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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Fantastic Story about a Real-Life Hero, May 7, 2004 by a customer Once you start you can't put it down. It is a Perfect tribute to our Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces. It is a must read for every American. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Col. Bernard Fisher, USAF Retired, served a distinguished career with active duty in the Navy during World Ward II, and in the Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He received numerous commendations, including the Silver Star, the Distinguish Flying Cross, and the Air Medal. His greatest distinction was being the first member of the Air Force to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in Vietnam. He now lives in Kuna, Idaho, with his wife, Realla.

Jerry Borrowman has written extensively in the financial services industry as well as in the LDS Church News and the Ensign. He has co-authored three previous autobiographies, including the award-winning Three Against Hitler, with Rudi Wobbe, and the best-seller A Distant Prayer, with Joseph Banks. Jerry works as managing director of advanced case support for Beneficial Life Insurance Company. He and his wife, Marcella, live in Sandy, Utah.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590382471
• ISBN-13: 978-1590382479
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,065,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Story about a Real-Life Hero, May 7, 2004

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This review is from: Beyond the Call of Duty: The Story of an American Hero (Hardcover)

Once you start you can't put it down. It is a Perfect tribute to our Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces. It is a must read for every American.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Bernie, family and his story!!!!!!!!!!, June 15, 2010

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Lorie Donaldson "Lorie" (Gig Harbor, Wa. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Call of Duty: The Story of an American Hero (Hardcover)

I grew up down the road from Bernie. A more humble man you will never meet. I have so many wonderful memories of this amazing man and his family. He was a hero in war and after war.....A gentleman, family man and true christian. I love him.

5.0 out of 5 stars I served with Bernie at Pleiku., January 18, 2012

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Bob Springer (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Beyond the Call of Duty: The Story of an American Hero in Vietnam (Kindle Edition)

I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Bernie Fisher while sharing living quarters (down the walkway from the Officer's Club)with him at Pleiku. I was the Chief of Intelligence as a young Captain/Major at Pleiku and I briefed and debriefed Bernie often ... including the 10 March 1966 Medal of Honor mission. I have seen him several times in our retired lives. There are few, if any, more humble, dedicated, selfless, and caring people in this world. I don't say that lightly. Bernie was well respected by all who knew him. I greatly enjoyed reading this book and "reliving" some of our experiences while in Southeast Asia in the mid-1960's.

Although not included in this book, there was another mission of interest in Bernie's brief time at Bien Hoa Air Base prior to his move to Pleiku. He had one mission to give an orientation flight to a young USAF Public Affairs Lieutenant by the name of Bob Schieffer. Neither had any inkling that one guy in that cockpit would be presented the Medal of Honor ... and the other would go on to become the iconic newsman Bob Schieffer of CBS News. Small world indeed.

I would highly recommend this book for those interested in a true story of an American hero who has all the incredible personal values that we should all try to emulate.

Lt.General Bob Springer, USAF, Retired