Here is the book. I talked with Col. Cherry just two weeks ago at an annual Tet/POW lunch in Arlington, Virginia. His energy level was amazing - I never would have believed he was in his late 80's. He fought in the Korean War as well as the Vietnam War.
He was wearing a distinctive Air Force tie that he had picked up in Branson, Missouri, which he described as one of his favorite places. They love veterans there, he said.
RIP, Colonel.
Thank you.
Thank you for the book reference. I am thankful to hear that Branson welomes the veterans. My father strongly encouraged me when I was 15 to read a book by Admiral Jeremiah Denton, a book which cemented my patriotism.
Thank you for sharing that story.