Chapter 18 of the book is entitled “The Battle of Dai Do”. The author speaks of this Battle in a two minute radio broadcast by KBEK Radio 95.5 FM. Click on this link to listen to it. The Battle of Dai Do
After reading the book “Twins Platoon” Pastor Kevin Haseltine of Abundant Life Church wrote an inspiring sermon, “Freedom Is Not Free”, for the May 20th, 2006 book signing. Hear what the author and the Pastor had to say by clicking on the the below links.
The community response to the event appearing on the “Event Calendar” for February 27, 2007 showed strong support for our military troops and their families. Among those in attendance were Senator Rick Olseen, Representative Jeremy Kalin, local law enforcement, clergy, numerous nonprofit support organizations and family members of those currently serving in Iraq. For more information on how your community can support our local military troops and their families contact us.
Area veterans who were injuried in Iraq or Afghanistan can apply for home rehabilitation and repair servcies made possible through a nationwide program called “Serving Those Who Serve”.
Kay Johnson, reporter for the Hutchinson Leader, won 1st Place at the Minnesota Newspaper Association awards for “The Best Human Interest Feature Story” at the annual Better Newspaper Contest. Her award winning article “Voices From Vietnam” was about Twins Platoon member Larry Buske. The judge’s comment: “Compelling tale of a soldiers time fighting in Vietnam. The book was weaved into the story, but the story wasn’t about the book. Larry Buske came alive to me as I was reading. The story was very organized and very clear.”
The Twins Platoon was nominated! The Minnesota Book Awards program is sponsored by the St. Paul Friends of the Library. The award is very prestigious. To have the book nominated is a real honor. The Twins Platoon was not one of the five finalists. To find out more about this great program and who the finalists are click on this link.
The Military Writers Society of America reviewed the book on January 26, 2007. The book received their five star rating (highest possible) which is an honor. The review appears under memoirs. You can read their review by clicking on this link. http://www.militarywriters.com/review-the%20twins%20platoon.htm
