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The Last Jump: Chapter 81
Finally, he bent over and uttered a barely audible choking whisper. “I’m sorry…I’m so sorry.” Then he slowly raised his head, wiped his eyes, forced a weak but sincere smile and gently touched the flag.
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The Last Jump: Chapter 80
The endless procession of companies continued. Neither the crowd nor the soldiers seemed to lose any enthusiasm. Each company seemed to march better than the last. The crowd got bigger and louder as more ticker tape and confetti filled the canyon between the tall buildings.
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The Last Jump: Chapter 79
Chapter Seventy-Nine Charleston, South Carolina – June 20, 2007 “Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim, earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.” Dwight David Eisenhower (1890 – 1969) | Read More »
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The Last Jump: Chapter 78
He smiled at her. “I understand. Look, we don’t have to look that far down the road. That doesn’t have to be part of the plan. We’re two adults. We can work things out without getting too far ahead of ourselves.”
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The Last jump: Chapter 77
“No children,” she answered. “He considered you his son. We thought we were too old to start a family. Besides, we never officially married. He didn’t marry Rose either.” Macie pondered for a few seconds. “Despite his high standards for loyalty, Jake was a bit of a scoundrel.” She chuckled. “Are you married, John?”
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The Last Jump: Chapter 76
The deck began to vibrate as the engines started up. Longshoremen released the lines and the tugs began to edge the ship from its berth. The long awaited journey home was finally at hand.
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The Last Jump: Chapter 75
“Let me explain. Jake and I were engaged when I sent him a Dear John letter. I was a confused kid,” she smiled again. “When he got the letter he went a little crazy and wound up punching an officer. A few months later, when they each missed rotation back to the States by a few points, they went to appeal. The appeals officer was the one Jake hit. Of course, the officer denied them on the spot.”
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The Last Jump: Chapter 74
Jake was crying. He reached down and cradled Johnny’s head and shoulders in his arms. He hugged Johnny tightly to provide warmth, rocking him ever so slightly. Jake looked at West. All three men had tear-streaked faces. Jake held his friend tightly and gently rocked him until he expelled his last breath.
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The Last Jump: Chapter 73
Chapter Seventy-Three Charleston, South Carolina – June 20, 2007 “Women who stepped up were measured as citizens of the nation, not as women…this was a people’s war and everyone was in it.” Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby (1905 – 1995) J.P. | Read More »
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The Last Jump: Chapter 72
J.P. kept looking at the picture as he spoke. “Every time I feel like I got this behind me, something happens to stir it up again. More than once I was determined to let it go but Frank kept hinting I still didn’t get it. Of all the guys, he seemed like the only one who really wanted me to know the truth. Even from beyond the grave he won’t give it up but keeps sending me clues.” J.P. shook his head in curious disbelief as he propped the picture up against the sugar bowl and continued to study it. “I’m getting too old to worry about this shit!”
