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A big THANK YOU to Chris Hamilton for sharing his
bittersweet memories of one of Concordia's favorite sons: Terry
Householter.
Amazon.com
describes the book as follows:
This is the spell-binding story of Terry Householter, the
fastest high school sprinter in 1967, and a decorated Marine
hero in Vietnam. It also is the story of Kansas, the wonders of
the high plains, and the valor of Marines. Terry and his
school-mates are forever altered by the creeping “Storm” of
Vietnam, and the late 1960s societal conflicts. No choir-boy,
Terry was raised by grandparents, very poor, and a free spirit.
He becomes a charismatic but quiet ally to “average guys”,
inspiring people on all sides. Terry leads his track team to
towering achievements. He amazingly turns down track
scholarships, and joins the Marines. Terry and his Marine squad
fight a horrendous, fateful battle only two weeks before his
return home, earning the Bronze Star. The novel shows how people
across forty years are still discovering ways Terry showed
others to live well, and be a true friend, even during our
darkest hours. |
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