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$1.00 will be donated to THE BOB WOODRUFF FOUNDATION
and $1.00 will be donated to OPERATION MEND
THE OTHER SIDE OF WAR–PAPERBACK ONLY
A MOTHER’S SIDE OF WAR–PAPERBACK OR HARDCOVER
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“So there I was.” This is a phrase that always gets the attention of all who are listening. Aaron always makes light of the people who begin a story with this line. He will stop the person who has just uttered these words and gather more people around to listen. He explains that when someone starts with this phrase you can always expect to hear a very interesting story.
Now here I am, with a very interesting story…
My Son and my Sonshine! There is so much more to Aaron’s story, to our story, and that is why I wrote, “A Mother’s Side of War.”
I had never heard of Aaron Mankin when they handed him the microphone. He only spoke for a few minutes, but I was inspired to learn more. I found out he was a wounded Marine, his opinion on beauty, and the amazing story behind it.
Cpl. Aaron Mankin addressing IAVA marchers before the NYC Veterans Day Parade 11.11.13
What I heard him say
I was standing with IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) marchers this past Veterans Day in NYC as they waited to join the parade on 5th Avenue. Aaron Mankin was introduced as a leading voice of this generation of veterans. Since November 11th is about expressing gratitude, he spoke of that.
He said that when people would come up and thank him, he always felt awkward and uncomfortable. “What do I say? Hey…you’re welcome!” The semi-cheesy way he delivered the line “you’re welcome” made everyone laugh. He…
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