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Given the subject matter, it continues to stir a wealth of emotions within me. The stories are sensitively written and the author sincerely cares about these mothers and their sons who died a half a world away. People need to know that the cost of war continues long after it officially ends. The pain and life-long struggles of these precious ladies and their families need to be told. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book for every American, especially those who served or had to deal with losing a loved one in a war. As a Vietnam Veteran, I am grateful that the author wrote this book.
~ Paul Fazekas, author of Enduring Images: From the Trauma of War to Lifelong Healing
Awesome…I’m lost for words.
~ Robert E. Wilczak, author of Eye of the Eagle: Benedict Arnold
This story brought back a lot of memories that seem to magnify how sad the times were. As I was reading, I kept thinking to myself— how would a person who did not live in these days react? Would it be similar to what the dark ages are to me? This is a great book.
~ Ted Wilkinson, Western Director, New York State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America
My wounded in action Vietnam veteran husband, Dexter Lehtinen, and I are so appreciative of Linda’s efforts to document the stateside stories of our gold star mothers of the Vietnam War. You, the reader, will learn the definition of patriotism.
~ Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Congresswoman, Chairman Emeritus, Foreign Affairs Committee, 27th District, Florida
These interviews and stories shed light on consequences of the
Vietnam War that most Americans have never considered. Sharing these experiences and losses is indeed overdue. It is important for Vietnam veterans to finally get the respect they deserve. As a mother of two, these moving stories from the point of view of military mothers who experienced the greatest loss of all—the loss of a child—truly touch my heart. These women are incredibly strong and I want to thank the author for giving these gold star mothers a voice and providing the opportunity for their stories to be told.
~ Kathleen C. Hochul, Former Congresswoman, House
Armed Services Committee, 26th District, New York
Hidden deep in their hearts was a portrait each gold star mother held of her son. Linda Jenkin Costanzo framed each portrait for the mothers to lovingly display.
~ Father Paul Steller, Diocese of Buffalo, New York
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Given the subject matter, it continues to stir a wealth of emotions within me. The stories are sensitively written and the author sincerely cares about these mothers and their sons who died a half a world away. People need to know that the cost of war continues long after it officially ends. The pain and life-long struggles of these precious ladies and their families need to be told. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book for every American, especially those who served or had to deal with losing a loved one in a war. As a Vietnam Veteran, I am grateful that the author wrote this book.
~ Paul Fazekas, author of Enduring Images: From the Trauma of War to Lifelong Healing
Awesome…I’m lost for words.
~ Robert E. Wilczak, author of Eye of the Eagle: Benedict Arnold
This story brought back a lot of memories that seem to magnify how sad the times were. As I was reading, I kept thinking to myself— how would a person who did not live in these days react? Would it be similar to what the dark ages are to me? This is a great book.
~ Ted Wilkinson, Western Director, New York State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America
My wounded in action Vietnam veteran husband, Dexter Lehtinen, and I are so appreciative of Linda’s efforts to document the stateside stories of our gold star mothers of the Vietnam War. You, the reader, will learn the definition of patriotism.
~ Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Congresswoman, Chairman Emeritus, Foreign Affairs Committee, 27th District, Florida
These interviews and stories shed light on consequences of the
Vietnam War that most Americans have never considered. Sharing these experiences and losses is indeed overdue. It is important for Vietnam veterans to finally get the respect they deserve. As a mother of two, these moving stories from the point of view of military mothers who experienced the greatest loss of all—the loss of a child—truly touch my heart. These women are incredibly strong and I want to thank the author for giving these gold star mothers a voice and providing the opportunity for their stories to be told.
~ Kathleen C. Hochul, Former Congresswoman, House
Armed Services Committee, 26th District, New York
Hidden deep in their hearts was a portrait each gold star mother held of her son. Linda Jenkin Costanzo framed each portrait for the mothers to lovingly display.
~ Father Paul Steller, Diocese of Buffalo, New York