To my wife, without whom I would be a lost soul, spinning about the universe, flailing for a purpose.
To my daughter Jenna, the first person to read and edit the finished work. And to my daughter Meg, whose creative artwork inspired me to create something of my own making.
This novel is dedicated to the men and women who have lost their lives in the defense of freedom. Their burden has lifted. And to those whose shoulders are still heavy—God be with you all.
Heartfelt thanks to these supporters for their contributions to this project. This list is not inclusive of all supporters, but instead represents those whose support met the threshold for being included in the finished work. Your generosity will always be remembered.
John Assad, Steve Gordon, Shawn Collins, Hope Hawkins, Leigh and
