"Wanna see my picture on the cover, Wanna buy five copies for my mother..."

Earlier this week, the actual Loon dust jacket emerged from the uber-talents at Random House.

Here's a first look at the front/back cover and the inside flaps.

Very cool.

I'm beginning to get emails from other survivors of the Battle for LZ Loon. For many, this book is a validation of that which they endured 41 years ago.  

I am unable to describe the feeling. Loon began as a remembrance for my three daughters. It slowly morphed into a beacon for my fellow veterans of Charlie Company. It is now emerging as a validation for countless Vietnam veterans and their families.

Vietnam really did happen.  

We really did fight in a war.  

Lots of our brothers died.  

We are all safely home.

It's time to let go.

Thank you for visiting.

On the cover of the Rolling Stone - Dr. Hook