I was pleasantly surprised with reading this book. This is not just another book about Aviation and a generation gone by. It is a thoroughly enjoyable read. I started reading this book and couldn't put it down. Mr. Leslie has written a book that is of the same quality and ease of reading as authors such as David McCullough. I recommend this book to all. ~ Anonomous, via Amazon.com

Wonderful family history book using father and son's naval aviation careers as the focus. As a retired naval aviator, I am struck by how similar our paths were in the Navy and post-Navy. John does a masterful job in describing Naval Aviation as it used to be. Must read for aviation history buffs!  ~ Captain John Pettitt, USN (Ret)

What a great book. . . . a great book in the sense that it captures your life and those of your family members and good friends.  For generations to come, your successors will be able to check what you  said about dozens if not hundreds of subjects and events.  I am particularly impressed that you put together such an opus magnum in your spare time. . . . You have brought back great memories for me. . . . It may sound trite but Bravo Zulu.  A great big "Well Done" for all your achievements."  ~ Captain Hugh Lynch, USN (Ret)

. . . loved the personal, people parts especially, which I think you captured with lovely emotion. It was fun to read, and a great tribute to your dad. Thank you for sharing it. ~ Susan Tomley

John,  What a great story and the title says it all!!  Your father was of the greatest generation yet they chose to never speak of their patrotism or heroism.  I’m pleased you brought it out. . . . I enjoyed it very much.  Thanks for sharing.  ~ Captain Paul Stephenson, USN (Ret)

Congratulations! You've written a really enjoyable book thanks to your gift of recounting the many funny stories, but also your ability to write about loss. . . .What a fine accomplishment.  It works as a family history but it also works as a larger history of aviation and the Viet Nam era with such precise detail and careful fact-checking that it will be a resource for future history scholars.  Bravo!  I believe history should be written by those wholived it, not by "professionals" who trail after the fact. ~ Leslie Marmon Silko

What a wonderful book, not only for your descendants, but your friends, colleagues and extended family. . . . You are very humble in giving all your fellow vets their well deserved accolades, and you have a great sense of humor too. . . . You had some close calls, but God, a Great Spirit, or someone, kept you alive so you could let everyone know what wonderful armed forces we have, and what a great country this is.  Wonder if God also had a hand in your retirement from Northrop Grumman, so you would be free to handle all the sad happenings just after your retirement. ~ Ruth Harvey Hayes