lating stories, which he likes referring to as his yarns, the author paints colorful portraits of real people who have either personally touched his life in some way or simply captured his imagination by the way they lived and what they accomplished in their lifetimes. While telling his yarns about these Notable Characters, this Marine Corps veteran and retired FBI agent unabashedly professes his sincere love of family, his deep pride in American history, his steadfast admiration of personal courage, and his enduring belief and trust in God.