23 Days

di Jerry Buchanan (Autore)

Jerry Buchanan, 2026

23 Days of Valor The Story of a Soldier, a Family, and the Bridge Between Them In 1968, PFC Samuel Johnson Jr. left the winding roads of St. Charles, Virginia, for the jungles of Vietnam. As the eldest of twelve siblings, Sammy wasn't just a soldier; he was a "Career Man" motivated by the need to provide for his mother, Margaret, and his seven brothers and four sisters after his father's passing. Sammy's combat service lasted only twenty-three days. On October 23, 1968, near Katum Airfield, the young PFC demonstrated extraordinary courage during a fierce engagement with enemy forces. For his actions, he was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with "V" Device for Valor—an exceptionally rare honor for a soldier with less than a month in-country. However, for fifty-five years, the full story of Sammy's heroism remained shrouded in "Missing Paperwork" and the fog of history. While the family navigated decades of both private grief and communal change—including the tragic loss of sisters Gloria and Carey in 1970—the mission to properly honor Sammy never wavered. 23 Days of Valor chronicles this remarkable journey from three perspectives: The Soldier: The "no-teeth" boy on a bicycle who became a heroic Black Lion. The Mother: Margaret Johnson's thirty-year wait for her son's legacy to be fully recognized. The Legacy: The tireless efforts of the siblings, led by brothers like Willie and Michael, to secure a permanent memorial. The story reaches its emotional peak in 2023 with the dedication of the PFC Samuel Johnson Jr. Memorial Bridge in Lee County. This book serves as the final "Missing Piece," ensuring that the name of a mountain-born hero is never forgotten.

• Autore: Jerry Buchanan
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Jerry Buchanan
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798215521496