Publisher's Synopsis
This book was written in loving memory of one of my first mentors, a true Patriot, a former Marine, the very definition of integrity: my stepfather, Kermit Dwight Adams. To the millions of courageous men, women and children whom have fought and continue to fight their battles with Cancer and to each of us whom have lost loved ones to the battle: I hope we can each take some solace in knowing that those we've lost are finally at peace and are no longer living in pain, even though they've left an empty void within each of us. I believe they are looking down and over each of us. I believe they are, in some way, guarding over each of us. They are that voice only you can hear- when you're not sure which path to take, that WOW incident that could have been so much worse but fortunately you walked out of unscathed. There. I believe they are there, always watching, always doing what they can to make sure you are in a good way. Always believe and always keep your faith.To our many brave men and women whom wear the uniforms of our Nation's Armed Services. I can't thank each and every one of you enough for doing what you do. Without your selflessness, dedication and Patriotism, we the people wouldn't have the freedoms, liberties, and opportunities, this great nation allots each of us. I am forever thankful and grateful for each of you, thank you all.In purchasing this book, you will make a difference in someone's life whom is facing the incessant, relentless battle with cancer, or you will be helping one of our Nation's countless wounded soldiers, whom have returned from a different type of battle with life altering injuries. Fifty percent of each book's proceeds will be donated. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and twenty-five percent will go to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.This book contains a brief summary of my mentor's life. Some of my many wonderful memories of our times spent together. Some of the many inspiring words and phrases he had spoken throughout the years, as well as other inspiring phrases and lyrics from others, which I hope will serve each of you well as either motivation or to console you during your time of affliction. We are all in this journey of life together. I believe that by being there to help each other and support one another, will make each of our journeys more fulfilling and purposeful. This book has been written in seven chapters. Seven chapters can hardly sum up anyone's life, however, I believe seven chapters for this particular book are appropriate as I had taken seven pictures of the sky each morning, of the final seven days of Kermit, "Kerm's" life. Each morning gave me a different perspective of his life and how much each of us who were around him the most were most impacted. I hadn't really thought of it at the time, but I suppose now I knew each picture I took had the potential of being his final day alive.