The years are 1963–2020. This is a story about the evolution of a young sailor who, after being tortured and abused as a captive in Vietnam, found the Lord after losing everything he loved. He came home and carried on with his life and tried to leave behind the traumatic time he spent in Vietnam. He coped by looking toward the real reason his life was spared—a caring and loving God, ending 2020 serving in a local church, teaching Sunday school and a home Bible study.
After KIA: Diary of a Vietnam POW and KIA: Salvation, there was a lot more to the story. In his third and final book, Michael Risley first used the pseudonym Jake McFarley to dissociate the story from himself. That is impossible. His dreams tell him that almost every night. Having led a team of very brave men into some of the most complex missions. Many being top secret and classified, they were all sworn to secrecy. They were all very close and cared for each other’s safety and wellbeing. They helped many people in their years of service. Still plagued by nightmares about what happened in Kenya and having felt responsible for his men. He was mad, took it personally and grieved the loss of two of his team. Everything in the first two books was true to the best of his recollection, and this book is the complete and final testament to his time in the Navy listed as K.I.A.
This is the story of a young sailor who is on a eleven-month deployment to the Mediterranean, where he stops in different ports every ten days. In Naples, Italy he meets and falls in love with an American girl who is traveling Europe before college. She is waiting at every port for him. The last port was Rio de Janeiro, where he takes her to the airport. When he gets back to the ship, he has to go right back to the airport. He has orders to field med school, then Vietnam. He is captured, but he doesn't know that the navy had listed him as killed in action after only thirty days. He ends up losing everything he loved. They are reunited thirty-three years later by their daughters after both their spouses die. When Mike's friend finds out he is dying, he never agrees with Mike about telling Daniele that he is alive. So he tells Danielle's daughter who, in turn, calls Mike's daughter...
Through These Eyes tells the hard-hitting story of an innocent teenage boy who is mistakenly shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy. Co-authored by a prosecutor and a sheriff's detective, Through These Eyes goes deep into the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Providing the reader with a rare look at the tragic personal, emotional, and legal consequences of an officer involved shooting that goes horribly wrong. This gritty story is told through the eyes of the sheriff's deputy who killed the boy, the boy's parents, and the homicide detective who must investigate and potentially prosecute his colleague. For Sheriff's Deputy Michelle Baxter, the ending of a routine patrol shift instantly turns deadly when she responds to a convenience store armed robbery. After a high speed pursuit with the robbers shooting at her, they ditch their car, and she gives chase to one of the robbers. The night is misty with rain, clouds hide the moon, and it is difficult to see anything. She hears the sound of someone walking over the wet grass and believes she sees the robber, with a gun in his hand. She shoots, killing the armed robber. But it's not the robber. It's sixteeen year old Mario Costa, in his backyard, with only a cell phone in his hand. Still in mourning over the death of her soldier husband in Afghanistan, Baxter must now confront the harsh reality that she has killed an innocent boy; a boy the same age as her son, Nate. She relies on alcohol to ease the pain and beat back the demons of that night. Her life begins to tailspin. The media villifies her and the public demands her firing. She lives each day not knowing whether the District Attorney is going to bring criminal charges against her. The strength and support of Nate sees her through these turbulent times. Vincent and Carmen Costa endure the shock of their son's tragic death and must somehow pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. They are unable to fathom how it is possible that a cop can just shoot the wrong person. In their eyes the shooting is not accidental; it's murder. The Costa's embark on a fight for justice to avenge their son's death. Questions linger; will the District Attorney and the legal system give them the jusctice that they demand? Or, will the system let them down and protect one of its own? Sheriff's Sergeant John Tate is taked with investigating the homicide of Mario Costa. As a father, he feels the pain of the Costa's loss. However, because of an on duty shooting in his past, he also finds a kindred soul in Michelle Baxter. In a twist of fate, Nate Baxter and the Costa's other son, Joseph, find themselves playing on the same collegiate baseball team. These two conflicting paths that have yet to cross, now intersect, and collide. Through These Eyes is a must read for anybody in the criminal jusctice system, or has family and friends in the system. Through These Eyes is also tailor-made for anybody who enjoys reading or watching police and legal dramas. In a nut shell-- Through These Eyes is Law & Order on steroids.
Insurance Dispute Resolution Proceedings is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for resolving disputes related to insurance claims and coverage. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of an insurance dispute from the perspective of both the insurer and the insured, discussing the benefits and drawbacks to various forms of dispute resolution and litigation. These top lawyers give tips on preparing for negotiations, pursuing alternative dispute resolution when appropriate, taking advantage of settlement opportunities, and in general, determining the best course of action based on the client's financial expectations. Additionally, these leaders reveal their strategies with regard to submitting claims, considering the non-financial implications of a coverage dispute, and weighing the implicit advantages to both sides during negotiations and litigation. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, eachauthor was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. Chapters Include: 1. Patrick J. Kenny, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP - "Demystifying Insurance Disputes" 2. Sheryl M. Schwartz, Managing Director and Chair, Litigation Department, Herold and Haines PA - "Resolving Disputes with Knowledge and Precision" 3. Michael D. Risley, Member, Stites & Harbison - "Avoiding or Resolving Coverage Problems" 4. Madeleine Fischer, Senior Partner, Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carr?re & Den?gre - "A Look at Flood Insurance and Successful Negotiating" 5. James H. Gidley, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - "Understanding and Handling Coverage Disputes" 6. Mark W. Zimmerman, Shareholder, Clausen Miller PC - "Thoughts from the Insurer Side of the ?v.?" 7. Joseph G. Grasso, Partner, Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP - "Keys to Successful Resolution of Insurance Disputes" 8. Jeffrey J. Bouslog, Partner, Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly LLP - "Making an Impact on the Final Outcome" 9. Collin J. Hite, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP - "Get the Coverage You Deserve: A Recipe for a Successful Claim" 10. Rikke Dierssen-Morice, Partner, Faegre & Benson LLP - "A Detailed Overview of the Practice
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