A Corpsman's Legacy: He Continues to Heal Others Through the Daughter He Never Knew. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.A Corpsman's Legacy: He Continues to Heal Others Through the Daughter He Never Knew

Adopted at birth, Stephanie Hanson begins a search for her biological parents and learns her father, Gary Norman Young, was killed in the Vietnam War before she was born. To unravel the mystery of his death, she hears first-hand from other veterans of her father’s world of courage and bravery as a helicopter crewmember in 1969. She learns of the remarkable relationship that exists between Marines and their Navy Corpsmen, and realizes she has now inherited the honor and respect given to her father. After years of perseverance, Stephanie finally obtains the medals and honors her father earned for his sacrifice and service, through the help of veterans, the Marine Corps Commandant and a United States Senator. During her journey, she locates the family members of the men who died with her father and helps other veterans and children connect with each other. Embraced by thousands of veterans, she discovers the greatest gift her father left her is the legacy of healing.__________________________ "Read this book and learn of a daughter's love and commitment to honor her father, who gave his last full measure of devotion to his country in a far off land long ago." Senator John McCain ___________________________ This is the touching story of a young lady's search for her biological father. It is also a compelling story of the Marines who took in Stephanie as one of their own because her father was a Navy Corpsman. There is no person more respected and loved by Marines than their "Doc" - their Corpsman who shares the hardship and misery of combat to save Marine lives, sometimes sacrificing their own. Stephanie's dad is a true hero to all of us who wore the Marine uniform.LtGen Michael A Hough, USMC (Ret) Former Deputy Commandant for Aviation ___________________________ "What an honor it's been to help tell Stephanie's remarkable story in her hometown, especially since her father was a high school classmate of mine. Gary would be so proud of his daughter for embarking on this heartfelt journey, and for bringing long-overdue attention to some of America's unsung heroes." Paul Linnman Host of "The Morning Update" 1190 KEX