A Better Way

If you enjoy a "feel good" story about people, this is the book to read. It's about a young man from North Central Florida (Bradford County) raised in a farming environment, supported by community, friends and family. Educated in a rural setting through eighth grade and determined to finish high school and college, he developed an enduring work ethic. He also developed an early interest in flying as WWII was getting started. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1956, received...
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If you enjoy a "feel good" story about people, this is the book to read. It's about a young man from North Central Florida (Bradford County) raised in a farming environment, supported by community, friends and family. Educated in a rural setting through eighth grade and determined to finish high school and college, he developed an enduring work ethic. He also developed an early interest in flying as WWII was getting started. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1956, received his Air Force Commission and eventually fulfilled his dream of flying..."Pilot Wings." All of these accomplishments in spite of austere resources.This determination was seen again when he was subjected to a combat that he recognized as an unwinnable war because the U.S. government wouldn't commit to win and our weapons capability was inadequate to kill primary targets needed to win. His voice was heard. The result was precision guided munitions "Smart Bombs," more than capable of killing targets, not people. His efforts were a major factor in putting an end to the Vietnam War and release of our POW's.After his service to his country, he continued to serve his community by providing leadership to the No. 1 College in the Nation. His luck ran out in late 2013, when he suffered two devastating strokes and he's still attempting recovery. Not giving up, he is convinced, with help, he will recover. A remarkable story told for the first time and written in the first person.