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Gary Jacobson’s Mission of Truth

There are those who are sacrificed in war!  There are those who are spared in war!  There are those who are sacrificed by being spared!  The latter seems to fit Gary Jacobson like the ultimate uniform!  

My words can never serve justice to such an extraordinary man.  Yet, after receiving a lengthy email from Gary Jacobson I knew I had to soldier up and have the conviction to give it my best shot.  

Surviving ‘the Nam’ is a never-ending story for so many.  For Gary , one constant after effect of war resides very close to his heart - three out of his four children developed birth defects due to his exposure to agent orange toxins.  Where does the price of freedom end and start?  

My heart holds the belief that too many of our soldiers are forever tattooed with countless, sleepless nights, and years or, life times, of the lingering memories of terrors, tortures, and the unimaginable horrors of war.  Too many soldiers give or lose their life; go missing in action; or end up vacant and abandoned in one form or another.  In my opinion, too many are dying for duty!  

Worse yet, war unquestionably destroys more families, than it ever brings together - both while it is occurring and after it is over.  

Personally, I have never been a soldier on a field of battle.  Therefore, I cannot speak for those who were there; those who make it home; or, those who never return.  However, I am sure many others have their own belief system about what a soldier is, or is not.   What they should, or should not be! That being said, here is a direct quote from Gary Jacobson about what he experienced -

“Learn what the warriors learned, for indeed, it is warriors who have first hand seen the   evil and devastation of hatred, who first hand know the value of peace, love, compassion and harmony among men.”  

Gary was a combat infantry man/part-time correspondent who found himself by writing      articles upon C-rations boxes, for ‘The Oklahoma City Times.’  Now he writes for himself, with the purpose to reach out to others through his prolific poetry and writings.  He expertly exemplifies his inner and outer experiences.  He provides encouragement, empathy and reassurance to other soldiers of both war and life.  He clearly establishes that the real mission one has, is to live a life of healing, in a world with so many unanswered questions.

Today, Gary Jacobson is a survivor of the Vietnam War.  He lives with an extra hole in his head.  He lives with shrapnel imbedded three inches into his brain.  He has had to relearn how to walk and talk, and above all, he still wrestles with the haunting memories and emotions of one God awful war!  

Gary writes, “as soon as I was hit I blacked out.  My soul was blown out of my body, and I remember an out of body experience.”  

He has written more than two hundred poems.  Many of his works are profoundly touching, like the one he wrote for the troops going to Iraq.  In one line he sums things up - “Bless them in times they do not know.”  

Shortly after serving a two-year mission as a minister he was handed a gun, taught to hate and kill and was then served up to Vietnam as a well-trained soldier.  From the lines of another of his moving poems ‘Combat’ I quote, “Nothing can prepare you for that.”  

The graphic recollections that Gary Jacobson shares, do not come easy as he states, “I cannot write of Vietnam without crying rivers of tears as I write.”  

Pushing forward in life, Gary has written ‘My Thousand Yard Stare’ a book with more than two hundred poems and coloured pictures.  

Gary’s stripped down, undressed truths of war speak not only for him, but for thousands of others who lived, died or who are survivors of war.  

After four hospitals and fourteen months of hell and rehabilitation, he still manages to maintain an inability to feel sorry for himself.  

Gary’s explicit details of men in burn wards will touch you deeply.  Bodies burned black as ash, and men, which are left without proper features of hair, nose, eyes and mouth.  Good-looking men left to slobber in wheel chairs.  Then, he goes on to write of the steadfast strength and love of family, who stand by these patients and heroes with such great devotion.  

Mankind has done some horrific things to itself - will we ever learn to end such atrocities?  

My purpose is not to rewrite Gary’s experiences.  My purpose is simply to introduce you the reader, to a man who has encountered hell on earth and is still surviving it today!   For anyone of interest, young or old, veterans or non veterans, Gary generously welcomes you to join him on the web.  He can be found at <pzzzz.tripod.com/namtour.html>. 

To Gary Jacobson, “I salute you Sir for your efforts, poetry, stories, and prayers - and for your continued support to reach out, comfort and heal as many people as possible!  This truly is a wonderful mission of truth!”  

One last thought to leave you with - (for those who are not aware) -  Native American/First Nations People long have been and are still today, very much deserving to be remembered for also being soldiers of war!

DEAD DOG BARKING - (Sacred Circle Treasures)

The book ‘Dead Dog Barking’, (DDB) is a fifteen-year journey from the time of discovery - to it’s birth and manifestation in 2007.  

The setting is Galveston Island, Texas.  The year is 1992.  The details of this true story, have the power to unearth great treasures and resurrect an entire tribe of genocide.  For those who have tried to dismiss this monumental story and leave it buried, the time is now for the truth to surface.  

‘Dead Dog Barking’ will raise your curiosity and give you answers to questions you may have never asked.  Tom Goldenbear, is not a famous author - but a courageously honest one!  

His book is about this physical and spiritual struggle and discovery.  It’s a piece of a historical dig that certain prominent men would rather keep legally buried.  

Dead Dog Barking is a factual story and then some.  It will bait you and keep you enthralled from start to finish.  This is not a book for the lighthearted reader.  It is for those of you with the courage to embark on a journey unlike the average mystery or spiritual fiction book.  

For the reader who thinks that they had read everything - this is for you!  For those among us who dare to expose ourselves to a new way of thinking -  this is for you!  For those of you who have never read a mystery book before, but always wanted to - consider starting with this book.  

The author is a long time anthropological researcher, a straight talker, a very deep thinker, and a Spiritual warrior for truth.  

I tell you all of these things, not because the author is my husband.  I tell you all of this because this book can change people’s lives, and reveal hidden truth!  

I personally give my thanks to the Great Spirit, for giving Tom Goldenbear the courage, insight and total commitment to bring ‘Dead Dog Barking’ to life!  

Anyone wishing to read (for free) ‘Dead Dog Barking’, please visit www.deaddogbarking.com or, visit my links in Wigwam H.  

Dead Dog Barking was launched live on the internet January 25, 2007. By January 26, 2007 - Tom Goldenbear already received positive praise from an Award Winning Author, stating “DDB is powerful stuff - fantastic and believable!”  

She further went on to say the style reminded her of The Celestine Prophecy.  This is a strong indication of where Dead Dog Barking is headed!  

May the Great Spirit guide and protect the innocent involved with this book!