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Beyond the Call of Duty: The Story of an American Hero

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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.

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.

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