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The Freedom Alliance Foundation hosted their annual Defenders of Freedom Award Dinner. Nearly 400 people saw Navy Captain Perry "Pete" Van Hooser receive the Defender of Freedom Award for his lifetime of service to our country - first as a United States Marine and then as a Navy Seal. The event was held at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Author is pictured with Col. Ollie North, Co-founder and Honorary Chairman of Freedom Alliance. 8 Dec 2011.
Author is pictured with his wife Joyce and Col. Ollie North at the Freedom Alliance Defenders of Freedom Dinner. 8 Dec 2011.
Author is pictured with Tom Kilgannon, the President of Freedom Alliance. 8 Dec 2011.
The Author with S/Sgt Richard "Red" Falvey, HQ Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) at World War II Weekend, Gettysburg. Red is a combat veteran of World War II. At nearly 90 years of age, the popular paratrooper is a frequently sought-after speaker at World War II re-enactment and memorial events. 18 Sep 2010
The author presents "Red" Falvey, a copy of The Last Jump on 18 Sep 2010. The popular paratrooper loved the book and said, "A great book. It lit a lot of lights for me".
The author with "Red" Falvey at the public memorial service for Major Richard D. Winters (Band of Brothers) in Hershey, Pennsylvania. 19 Mar 2011.
"Red" Falvey in plane prior to a tandem jump on his 90th birthday. Carlisle, PA. 13 Aug 2011.
"Red" Flavey landing. This was his 11th jump since leaving the Army after WWII. 13 Aug 2011.
The Author with "Red" Falvey at the Battle of the Bulge reenactment at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. 29 Jan 2011.
The Author with "Red" Falvey at the World War II Weekend event in Williamsport, Maryland.10 Oct 2009.
The author with combat veteran and author Col. David Fitz-Enz at the book signing at AHEC (Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, PA). 15 Oct 2011.
Author's table at AHEC. 15 Oct 2011.
The author and first customer of the day at AHEC. 15 Oct 2011.
Beautiful women loved The Last Jump with its portrayal of the contribution of women during World War II, particularly the female ferry pilots who flew the planes the men were afraid to fly. 10 Dec 2010.
Strong women appreciate the acknowledgement and tribute The Last Jumps pays to the women of the homefront as they built the ships and planes and fought for equal rights. 10 Dec 2010.
Even the little guys loved The Last Jump. The Author with his grandson Nicholas Bloom. 10 Oct 2010. |
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The World War II Foundation sponsored an evening with Bill and Babe in Philadelphia. The event raised funds for the Richard D. Winters Leadership Project, which plans to erect a statue in Ste.Marie du Mont on 6 Jun 2012. While the statue will bear the likeness of Major Winters, he insisted the statue be dedicated to all combat leaders who served in Normandy. Here is the author with his daughter/editor Robin Bloom and Bill Guarnere from Easy Company - 506 PIR. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with "Wild Bill" Guarnere. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with "Babe" Heffron, a close friend of Guarnere and a member of the Band of Brothers. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with former Secretary of Homeland Security and Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Ridge. Secretary Ridge serves on the Board of the World War II Foundation. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with major league baseball star Curt Schilling who also serves on the Board of the World War II Foundation. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with James Madio who played Frank Perconte in the Band of Brothers TV series. James also serves on the Board of the World War II Foundation. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with Ross McCall who played Joe Liebgott in the Band of Brothers TV series. Ross also serves on the Board. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with Frank John Hughes who played Bill Guarnere in the Band of Brothers TV series. He also serves on the Board. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with George Luz Jr. whose father served with the Band of Brothers. George also serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the WWII Foundation. 29 Nov 2011.
The author with World War II veteran paratrooper Sy Silverman at the book signing at WORDS bookstore. Sy served in the 11th Airborne Division in the Pacific. 12 Jun 2011.
The author with NASCAR legend Ward Burton and active duty troops and veterans at the American Heroes recognition event. The event was held at the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation refuge at The Cove in Halifax County, Virginia. 20 May 2011.
Author with NASCAR legend Ward Burton. 20 May 2011.
Author with veterans and guests of the American Heroes event. 20 May 2011. Click to read an article from The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation website You can also read an article copied with permission from a local newspaper. And finally a writeup from the Freedom Alliance website.
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