A Tardy Salute to the heroes of the Vietnam War
One of the greatest shames of post-World War II America was the treatment of our veterans who served in Vietnam. For the vast majority, these young men were answering the call to duty, serving their country with incredible courage and skill. I am attempting to join the many who now seek to get them the honor and recognition they deserve, however late. Join me on the Substack channel called A Tardy Salute:
https://tardysalute.substack.com/
https://tardysalute.substack.com/
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It Was My Turn: One of Vietnam's Most Decorated Pilots and America's Secret War
Many are finally learning about the "secret war" in Vietnam. The so-called "Studies and Observation Group" was a clandestine operation where Green Berets with indigenous teammates would go "across the fence" into the denied territory of Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam. Former team leaders John Plaster, John Stryker Meyer, and others have written about these amazing soldiers, awarded more Medals of Honor than any other unit in American history. This book tells the story of one Cobra helicopter pilot who was awarded an unprecedented seven Distinguished Flying Crosses in his one year tour supporting the SOG teams into Laos and Cambodia. A "Pink Panther" from the 361st Aerial Weapons Company, Terry Crump, Panther 38, like his fellow pilots, braved intense enemy fire nearly every day, saving the lives of many of the Special Forces who depended on them. Foreword by renowned SOG leader John Plaster. Paperback and e-Book Audio Book |
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A Fighter Pilot in Buchenwald: The Joe Moser Story, Second Edition
The remarkable story of one of the 168 Allied airmen sent to Buchenwald concentration camp instead of Prisoner of War camp. Scheduled for execution after two months of terror and suffering, they were rescued by a German Air Force officer. This second edition tells what about that rescued as the details were discovered after the first edition was printed. The book led to an award-winning documentary titled Lost Airmen of Buchenwald. Paperback on Amazon |
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The Pink Panthers: Men and Missions of the Elite Cobra Unit Dedicated to the Secret War of SOG The nearly 200 Cobra gunship pilots faced one of the most dangerous missions of Vietnam War: supporting the Special Forces teams inserted into the denied territory of Laos and Cambodia. The only helicopter unit dedicated to this one mission, these were specially-trained and exceptionally talented, committed pilots who demonstrated their courage, skill, and bravado on nearly a daily basis. This book is only account that links the deadly missions of SOG fighting against overwhelming enemy forces, with the air assets sent in to prepare the way and then extract them, usually under heavy enemy fire. Publication date: late 2026 |
Short Stories
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By Gerald Baron
December 2019 Dairy farmer Rob Mollema faces the ultimate challenge as he confronts the loss of his third generation family farm. Click here. |
By Gerald Baron
September 2019 Steven, a Seattle computer graphics programmer, believes a unique experience may help him create an exciting new video game. But, it proves far more interesting...and threatening. Click here |
Communication Books & Writings
Black Hats White Hats:
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Now Is Too Late: Survival in an Era of Instant News |
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Activists have played a powerful and in many ways positive role in our nation and communities. But, not always. Too often good people trying to do good things are stymied by activists who may have a political, ideological, religious or financial agenda. And too often, "true believer" activists follow the advice of their sage, Saul Alinsky, who believed the end justified the means. "Fake news" has become a common term to describe the frequent examples of false claims and "facts" through traditional and social media.
This book follows on the work of Now Is Too Late in describing how a marriage of convenience between "white hat" activists, investigative and regular journalists, "white knight" politicians and enterprising attorneys combine to create an almost irresistible force. Can it be resisted? Can truth prevail. Only by pursuing a white hat strategy, this book suggests. Gray hats need not apply. |
Shortly after the author began work on the first edition, 9/11 happened. It changed our world and brought many for the first time into the realization that we indeed lived in a global village of instant news. Updated in 2006, in the early days of social media, blogs and the like, the book advises organizations and individuals who face the risk of destructive crises that responding without preparation is a recipe for disaster. It provide cogent advice based on years of working with some of the largest global corporations and government agencies.
While much as changed since the last version, recent examples of major crises involving large organizations and small demonstrate that the primary lessons have yet to be learned. Purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Now-Too-Late2-Survival-Instant-ebook/dp/B07HMG62HF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Now+Is+Too+Late+Baron&qid=1581111968&sr=8-1 |
Faith, Science and Life
Since 2019 I have been writing extensively on the writer's channel called Medium. My 350+ posts are mostly about faith and science, with a focus on showing how the culturally-dominant metaphysical worldview called "physicalism" is false.
Find me here: https://gerald-baron.medium.com.
Find me here: https://gerald-baron.medium.com.
This is the first of a three part series on the life of David. Written as an autobiography and intended for a Harry Potter audience, book one follows David from birth to the muse of Saul, to the battle with the giant Goliath, all the way to hiding in the caves and escaping with his life from the King of Israel.
Not only does it tell one of the most exciting and remarkable stories in all of literature and revelation, this book links the words, thoughts and soul of David captured in his poetry. Reaching back over 3000 years in history, we not only discover one of the most remarkable leaders and kings, but a poet of such power, sensitivity and insight that multiple millions still sing his songs every week. Purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Throne-Autobiography-David/dp/146631396X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Forever+Throne+David+Gerald+Baron&qid=1581112841&s=digital-text&sr=8-1 |
Most Americans and a great many Europeans continue to live in a sort of cognitive dissonance as it comes to science and faith. They believe in God, a higher power, the after life, immaterialism or a spiritual reality despite some scientists loudly proclaiming that such beliefs contradict what we now know about the world.
But a deeper look into today's science reveals there is not only justifiable reasons for the intuition and insight of most, but that science itself leads to conclusions that the adamant physicalists are conveniently ignoring. While examining a wide range of science topics, this effort at thinking through the issues culminates in a conclusion that what is now known provides more than sufficient room not just for a Creator, but One who answers prayer. Between randomness, uncertainties, entanglement and chaos theory, a path is laid out for the providential hand of God to act without resorting to any violation of physical laws. Purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Prayer-Gerald-Baron-ebook/dp/B00NHXDJRS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=quantum+prayer+Gerald+Baron&qid=1581113020&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 |