Shades of Darkness by George E. Brummell

A rowdy, honest, uplifting story of a black soldier's
journey through Vietnam, blindness, and back

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Vietnam Trailer

"Vietnam Long Time Coming," the powerful, award-winning NBC documentary about George Brummell's return to Vietnam with a group of other vets. CLICK TO WATCH THE SHORT TRAILER. From the award winning makers of "Hoop Dreams" comes this incredible documentary chronicling the unfathomable: the uniting of former sworn enemies, groups of American and Vietnamese veterans, many with disabilities, for an arduous 16-day, 1,200-mile bicycle expedition from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Sponsored by World T.E.A.M. Sports. World T.E.A.M Sports (The Exceptional Athlete Matters)
uses the universal power of sports to create soul-stirring experiences by teaming disabled athletes with able-bodied athletes, forming a true TEAM.
Provides free services to all legally blind veterans, regardless of cause
Also advocates with government entities for improved services and funding for all disabled veterans
Excellent collection of links to resources for blinded and disabled vets & the blind in general
Large collection, well-organized
Fisher House For wounded and sick military personnel, provides "a home away from home" that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization. Supported by your donations, and grants from CNN, Newman's Own and others
Frogtown Books Used books, rare books, libraries and collections, located in Toledo, Ohio  
     

 

George and Colin Powell George and Former President Clinton

 

 

BrummellKoreaGroup
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Great opportunity in May

 

The picture on the cover of the book is with my fellow grunts in Korea in 1962, wearing hats borrowed from some paratroopers so we'd look more commanding! I'm on the lower left. Above, also in Korea, at a more dignified moment.



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Tropic Lightning Patch
Insignia for Hawaii-based "Tropic Lightning" US 25th Infantry Div. Shoulder Sleeve Insignia