Sand, Grit, and Dangerous Supply Missions is a candid and heartfelt memoir that traces your journey through love, leadership, and life-altering decisions as a seasoned logistics executive in the U.S. to leading one of the largest civilian military support efforts in a war zone. What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

The story is a behind the scenes view of the lives of heroic and patriotic civilians on a battlefield. It is the plight of civilians battling the chaos and uncertainty of life vs death without a heroes welcome and recognition that is overdue.

What was the most challenging part of writing your memoir and what was the most rewarding?

The most challening aspect of the story was resurrecting the most difficult professional and personal experiences of my and Lana’s life. The events were buried in my memory that sometimes felt like a nightmarish vision. The most rewarding was the feeling of relief and release of a past that sometimes impacted my personal and professional life. Since writing the book I have found a renewed since of purpose and understanding about the importance of positive mental health involving family, faith and friendships.

What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your story?

Recongnition of the heroic and patriotic duties of civilians on a battlefield. In spite of all of the chaos, uncertainty and treacherous circumstances, unarmed and mostly unprotected civilians put their lives in jeopardy to support our troops. 

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