Book Dedication
Dr. Margaret Goldman, without whom I would not be here to write this book. She literally saved my life. A very brave, courageous, unshakable woman is only a few words to describe her. She fought for me every step of the way. First to help restore my mind and sanity to a point I could function, and then to fight for my rights. Through it all, she had threats and her office torn apart a few times. She endured having her phone lines tapped. My sometimes midnight and after calls she never refused to take. She stood with me, fighting every step of the way to get at the truth and try to find a way for me to live with it. I shall always be grateful and carry love in my heart for her beyond what words can express.
Doctor David Kaplowitz New York. A very special Doctor, Humanitarian, Caring, Always looking for the very best he can do for his patients. Has been with me on my journey of my pouring out of the soul. Concerned always how it was affecting me. Yes, he read my manuscript. To understand what I was going through. He was always there for me in any way he could be, with support. My wife Ginette and I would never want another Doctor and love him as part of our family.
Carol Alexander (My Sister) is Always there for her brother. Never truer than when he was in a very dark place and lost after coming back from Vietnam. She had no idea what I had been through, and I could not talk about it, but she knew it must have been bad. She took me in with her family (yes, she was raising her very young children at the time), and I put her through hell at times, I know, but she was always there through some worst of times. I would have thrown me out, but she saw me through everything with love. I will never forget everything you have done for me, Sis. Love You Forever.
John Alexander (My Brother In-law) We became like brothers from the beginning of knowing him back when he dated my sister. Still, I had changed so much after Vietnam, and yes, he was there also to see me through everything. Not knowing what all happened either but was always there to help. When I started seeing Dr. Goldman, he drove me to all my appointments in rain and snow over the years. He waited for me outside the office until my session ended, which may last two hours and more at times—never knowing what we discussed, only that I was never to be left alone if at all possible. He was a muscular, big man with a heart of gold and always there for you. The kind of man he was. John was very kind and gentle. He had a beautiful singing voice, and I know he is using that beautiful baritone in the heavens today.
Sharon Radtke (My Ex-wife) Without question, she saw me through so much. She did go through hell. I will never forget what she did and what she had to endure and put up with me. We have a son Justin whom I love very much. Sharon and I will always have a history and a bond between us. She is a beautiful person with a big heart. I became afraid for them both.
Ginette Jones (My Wife) She is the love of my life, but at times I have also put her through hell, but she endured it all. (God only know why) Her passion and love for me, I treasure. I work every day to show her my love; after all, I put her through. Thirty-Five years of marriage and many more to come with this wonderful woman. I feel blessed also to have her family make me feel part of them. I don’t use stepdaughter or stepson.
Christine Meskouris and her brother Philippe Casas are so special, like a daughter and son. Christine and her husband Jimmy opened their home to me and made me to feel part of their family. All the grandkids and great-grandchildren. Love them all and cherish our times together.