My book, Boots and Saddles: A Call to Glory is dedicated to Dick Jackson’s memory. With the help of readers of these pages, we were able to locate Dick’s sister and mother over the Memorial Day weekend a few years ago and send them a book, dedicated to the hero we lost.

Dedication
For Jack

For duty, honor and sacrifice for another. For the letter in the mailbox the day we laid you to rest. The canceled “stamp,” written in your hand reads, “Free.” I have it. I’ll not forget. For you and all those whose names are etched on that black marble wall; and for all those who have or will defend our freedom; your courage and sacrifice preserve us. We remember. We owe you no less.

In Memory:
Sgt. Richard T. Jackson

And who better to celebrate Memorial Day than the late great Kate Smith. God Bless America.

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