“I have long waited for someone to step forward and give a realistic account of what it was like being a Ranger in combat in Vietnam.  Gary Dolan has magnificently accomplished this task.  His book is "superb"...a fascinating, accurate, human portrait of Vietnam Rangers in combat.  I know...I was there as his front seat pilot. “

Colonel Jerry Bussell (Retired)
Homeland Security Advisor to the State of Nevada
Ranger and 0-1 Birddog Pilot
 
 

“I am proud and honored to have been asked to write the introduction to this outstanding work.  Gary Dolan has written an unqualified tribute to his men and to his nation, a success story in an unsuccessful war.  It should be required reading for every young, aspiring officer entering the military today.”

Gary A. Linderer, nationally known author and publisher of Behind the Lines
F Co., 58th Inf. (LRP)
L Co., 75th Inf. (Ranger).
 
 

“Gary Dolan has written a profound tribute to all of us who served in Charlie Rangers.  In his book he teaches how the Rangers employed their special art of warfare, and he does so with discipline, compassion, humor and courageous self-examination.  I am proud to have been in Charlie Rangers; I am proud to have served my country; I am proud to have been inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame.  I am proud of Gary Dolan’s book.  It brilliantly tells our true story.”

Ronald Leslie, Ranger Hall of Fame
Team Leader, Co C (Ranger), 75th infantry (Airborne)
 
 

“This is a profound story of Brave Young Warriors who fought the fight, did their best and served our great country, as only Airborne Rangers would challenge.  My Son, Rex Marcel Sherman was 18 years old when he was Killed in Action with Charlie Rangers in Vietnam, a country he believed in defending.  I believe in the 75th Infantry Regiment, their principals, their leaders and their Creed.  Rangers Lead The Way.  As the National President of the American Gold Star Mothers, I will ‘Lead The Way’ for other mothers who are left behind, sons who never returned and those who did return and need to know that we love them and know that they are all Heroes.  This is why I thank you for the opportunity to endorse this book, this great truth.  Well done, Gary!”

Ann Y. Sherman Wolcott, National President
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
 
 
 

“My Brother, my brother---here is some more infantry blue for YOU!!  Great dadgummed read. I felt like I was along, actually there, on each mission... You captured the blood, guts, glory, fear, and character of our guys that was not too painful or boastful concerning our mission, style of warfare, and way of life...I would follow YOU into hell and tell the devil to turn up the heat!! CHARLIE RANGERS Lead The Way!  Sua Sponte! Your Friend and Combat Brother, GRN

Gary R. Norsworthy
Team Leader, Co C (Ranger), 75th infantry (Airborne)