Of Silent Parades
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The main character in Of Silent Parades is that of a young American soldier, whose loyalty and devotion to his country gave him the moral courage to ignore a moment in history when the American public, angered and divided by its longest military conflict, used him and his comrades as pawns on the negotiating table in Paris to comfort an agonized and delinquent conscience. He, along with thousands of other young American men and women, contributed immensely in rebuilding the United State's military during the 70's and preparing it for future military conflicts, i.e. the Gulf War and the current war against terrorism in Afghanistan.
When the American public recognizes that war is not the product of the combatant, but merely the continuation of international politics by other means, and acknowledges that the chaos in Vietnam was the direct and end result of political interference and indifference, then, and only then, will it have reimbursed dignity to the Vietnam veteran.
About the Author
First Sergeant William Howard Graley, U.S. Army (Ret.), was born in a log cabin near Tiny Branch, West Virginia. He entered military service in 1956, and in 1959 was the Academic Honor Graduate of his class at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy at Kelly Hill, Fort Benning, Georgia.
Graley studied journalism at Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines, and the Writers Institute in New York. His civilian and military travels have enabled him to observe the grassroot cultures of thirty countries.
He served two tours in the Republic of South Vietnam - one as a Platoon Sergeant, 1st Inf. Div. (1966-67), and another as First Sergeant, 4th Inf. Div. (1971-72).
During his twenty years of military service, he was awarded 19 awards and decorations. In 1976, on the day of his retirement from military service, Graley was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal at Fort Ord, California. He now resides in Florida and is currently working on his next novel: "First Sergeant!".
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND.....
I am sure 'Of Silent Parades' will be a best seller.--Kathie M. Kielich, Director of Public Relations
FLORIDA TODAY...
puts Vietnam War to rest.--Billy Cox, Reporter Florida Today
Gone With the Wind explicitly conveyed the adversities of the American Civil War. The Longest Day and The Sands of Iwo Jima vividly portrayed the conclusion of World War Two. Now, Of Silent Parades presents the long awaited Vietnam story that puts to rest the Vietnam Era... once and for all.