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1-25-2022 6:14am
Public Invited to Join the Honor Flight veterans of Otero County on Saturday January 29 at 9:00am at the 19th
Chris Edwards
Editor
The public is invited to join the Honor Flight veterans of Otero County on Saturday January 29 at 9:00am at the 19th Hole for a no host breakfast.
This is a unique opportunity to talk to and get to know these veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. These veterans are a part of history that helped to shape the course of our country. If you are a veteran or know of a veteran or just want to engage with these wonderful people……come on down!
Our special guest speaker is Otero County Deputy Sheriff and author Michael Edwards who penned the book “A Life Worth Dying For”
By: Michael Edwards
When James Gibson decided to volunteer during World War II, he had no idea the danger and adventure that awaited him. It wasn't long after he started flying as a pilot aboard a B-17 Bomber in the turbulent, bomb-ridden skies of Europe that James came to see firsthand just how brutal war could be. Torn between duty and his longing for a quiet life back home with his sweetheart, James will have to come to terms with what it means to be a war hero and sacrifice everything for the greater good.
About the Author
Michael Edwards is a deputy sheriff from New Mexico with a long-lasting respect for his grandfather, David C. Edwards, and all the veterans who fought bravely in World War II. Though he never got the chance to meet his grandfather, his bravery as a gunner aboard a B-26 Bomber in World War II is what inspired Edwards to write this creative homage to his grandfather and all the self-sacrificing heroes of World War II.
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