As always, I wish to thank those who provided assistance and wise counsel during the creation of this book. To Jeannie for her encouragement and steady input; Natalee Rosenstein for her kind support and professional guidance; Adele Horwitz for her keen eye and endless patience; Joyce and John Flaherty for their friendship and help.
Other friends and contributors to the book include Colonel Bill Lehman, USAF (Ret.); Mike Hodgden; Nicole Gislason; Christopher P. Baclayon; Timothy K. Kyomya; Larry and Vivi Hodgden; and Captain Terry Chafee.
The novel is the product of my imagination and should not be interpreted as expressing the views of anyone listed above.