A Special Thanks to One of My Most Loyal Readers, World War II Navy Veteran Frank DiPietro
I’m so grateful for all of my readers, but I must admit I have a special place in my heart for veterans who enjoy my books. That’s especially true for the remaining World War II veterans who are still with us! For instance, I’d like you to meet 96-year-old WWII Navy veteran Frank DiPietro, who has been kind enough to have read several of my books and said he is looking forward to my upcoming (eighth) book, The Great Abolitionist.
Frank grew up in Cambridge, MA and raised his family in my hometown of Burlington, MA. Frank recently visited Washington, D.C. as part of the amazing Honor Flight program, and enjoyed several events and celebrations of his service. He is shown below at the U.S. Navy Memorial, posing along the famous “sailor with duffle bag” statue; at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall; and receiving a warm reception from an Honor Flight Navy representative. Frank served his country as a USN gunnery mate in the Pacific from 1942-1946. I could not be more honored (and humbled) by his support, and I thank him profoundly for his service!
