This book tells the stories of fallen heroes who lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. It includes one service member from each of the 50 states, along with D.C. and Puerto Rico. Chance Phelps, the fallen Marine who was recently the subject of the moving HBO movie Taking Chance (starring Kevin Bacon) is the Wyoming hero in Faces of Freedom. All branches of the military are represented. Proceeds go to Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project.
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The stories in Faces of Freedom are true stories...stories of service, sacrifice, pride and love. The stories will remind you that America has been blessed with greatness in every generation and no generation has shown greater valor than our current generation of heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read and be inspired. --Gen. Colin L. Powell
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Note From the Editorial Director of Faces of Freedom
On Oct. 27, 2006, I became an American. At the swearing-in ceremony in Abingdon, VA, Judge Michael F. Urbanski challenged the group of 15 new citizens before him to make a difference in our communities. He urged us not to become complacent and to always remember that we have an obligation that accompanies the honor of becoming an American. It reminded me of the men and women in the armed forces who selflessly serve day-in and day-out. I couldn t help but feel emotional as I considered the thousands of military members who were in faraway lands on that day instead of sharing a special moment with their families. My thoughts were particularly with those serving in the current conflict in the Middle East. Would I be an American worthy of their sacrifice? I reflected on Eleanor Roosevelt s wartime prayer, shared with me by a Vietnam veteran friend of mine: Dear Lord, Lest I continue My complacent way, Help me to remember that somewhere, Somehow out there A man died for me today. As long as there be war, I then must Ask and answer Am I worth dying for? The book, Faces of Freedom: Profiles of America s Fallen Heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan, is the way in which I have chosen to say thank you to those who serve. And through this project, I have seen many Americans who have not forgotten their obligations as sons and daughters of this great land. Faces of Freedom was made possible by dozens of volunteer writers, editors and artists. In these pages you will read about some of the nation s fallen heroes. Some were great warriors. Some served their countries quietly and dutifully. All loved America. On Dec. 14, 2005, President George W. Bush addressed the nation about the ongoing Global War on Terror. He talked about how the power of freedom will overcome tyranny. We can be confident because we have on our side the greatest force for freedom in human history: the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, he said. The president pointed to Marine 2nd Lt. Ryan McGlothlin, from southwest Virginia, as an example: Ryan was a bright young man who had everything going for him and he always wanted to serve our nation. He was a valedictorian of his high school class. He graduated from William & Mary with near-perfect grade averages, and he was on a full scholarship at Stanford, where he was working toward a doctorate in chemistry. The president went on to explain that Ryan was killed while fighting along the Syrian border in Iraq in November of 2005. Not every soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman will be recognized in a speech by the president. In fact, many will barely get a mention in their local newspapers. The primary purpose of this book is to raise money to benefit veterans, through Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project, and to heighten awareness about the sacrifice and selflessness of our troops. These men and women are not just numbers. They were our friends and neighbors, and the loved ones of our fellow Americans. While only 52 fallen heroes are featured here, Faces of Freedom is a tribute to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we and our future generations may live in peace, security and freedom. Rebecca Pepin Rebecca is the author of Honoring South Carolina's WWII Heroes of Flight and the children's book Bobby Dog and the Flying Frog.
Note From the Editorial Director of Faces of Freedom
On Oct. 27, 2006, I became an American. At the swearing-in ceremony in Abingdon, VA, Judge Michael F. Urbanski challenged the group of 15 new citizens before him to make a difference in our communities. He urged us not to become complacent and to always remember that we have an obligation that accompanies the honor of becoming an American. It reminded me of the men and women in the armed forces who selflessly serve day-in and day-out. I couldn t help but feel emotional as I considered the thousands of military members who were in faraway lands on that day instead of sharing a special moment with their families. My thoughts were particularly with those serving in the current conflict in the Middle East. Would I be an American worthy of their sacrifice? I reflected on Eleanor Roosevelt s wartime prayer, shared with me by a Vietnam veteran friend of mine: Dear Lord, Lest I continue My complacent way, Help me to remember that somewhere, Somehow out there A man died for me today. As long as there be war, I then must Ask and answer Am I worth dying for? The book, Faces of Freedom: Profiles of America s Fallen Heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan, is the way in which I have chosen to say thank you to those who serve. And through this project, I have seen many Americans who have not forgotten their obligations as sons and daughters of this great land. Faces of Freedom was made possible by dozens of volunteer writers, editors and artists. In these pages you will read about some of the nation s fallen heroes. Some were great warriors. Some served their countries quietly and dutifully. All loved America. On Dec. 14, 2005, President George W. Bush addressed the nation about the ongoing Global War on Terror. He talked about how the power of freedom will overcome tyranny. We can be confident because we have on our side the greatest force for freedom in human history: the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, he said. The president pointed to Marine 2nd Lt. Ryan McGlothlin, from southwest Virginia, as an example: Ryan was a bright young man who had everything going for him and he always wanted to serve our nation. He was a valedictorian of his high school class. He graduated from William & Mary with near-perfect grade averages, and he was on a full scholarship at Stanford, where he was working toward a doctorate in chemistry. The president went on to explain that Ryan was killed while fighting along the Syrian border in Iraq in November of 2005. Not every soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman will be recognized in a speech by the president. In fact, many will barely get a mention in their local newspapers. The primary purpose of this book is to raise money to benefit veterans, through Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project, and to heighten awareness about the sacrifice and selflessness of our troops. These men and women are not just numbers. They were our friends and neighbors, and the loved ones of our fellow Americans. While only 52 fallen heroes are featured here, Faces of Freedom is a tribute to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we and our future generations may live in peace, security and freedom. Rebecca Pepin Rebecca is the author of Honoring South Carolina's WWII Heroes of Flight and the children's book Bobby Dog and the Flying Frog.
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This review is from: Faces of Freedom Profiles of America's Fallen Heroes: Iraq and Afghanistan (Hardcover)
I believe that everyone should have this book. I am the best friend of Holly A. Charette and she was the first female marine to be killed in Iraq. she is from Rhode Island and is featured in this book. this book gives an inside to all who have fallen. If we can do something for our fallen we can at least buy this book. IN MEMORY OF ALL WHO HAVE FALLEN
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I think its great to see real faces and hear real stories of the lives of fallen soldiers. It makes it all more real to those who don't live the war. (mothers, fathers, spouses, and children of soldiers live the war every day) I think every american should look at the faces in this book. These are the men and women who were fighting for your freedom so you don't have to think about it.
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A Tribute among tributes, powerful and appropriate,
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Rebecca Pepin has accomplished an amazing and honoring tribute to American Forces that have fought and died for freedom. This is a stellar tribute, honoring America's finest and bravest. It is on their shoulders that we have the freedoms we cherish.
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