In the Shadow of Greatness - News & Media Coverage

Queerty

Owner — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:53:11 +0000

Gary and Dan Ross were featured in a great story at Queerty about Gary's service both before and after the repeal of "Don't ask don't tell." The story includes excerpts from Gary's chapter in the book.

Fox & Friends

Owner — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:41:46 +0000

Josh and Elizabeth Kreft were "sooo cool" on Fox & Friends today! Watch the video – and make sure you view all the way to the end!

Los Angeles Times Best Seller

Owner — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:22:06 +0000

We're on the Los Angeles Times Best Seller list.

This is only the beginning, of course, but that doesn't mean we can't be exceptionally happy and proud! Thank you to our supporters for their hard work!

Chicago Tribune: "Postcard from Annapolis"

Owner — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:49:13 +0000

Anita Brenner authored a column sharing her experience as a mother of a fallen classmate returning to Annapolis for the Class of 2002's ten year reunion. It was picked up by the Chicago Tribune, KDAF-TV (Dallas), Pasadena Sun, Glendale News Press, and KTUU-TV (Alaska). Thanks, Anita, for sharing such a wonderful story!

AP - Gold Star Mother Mourns 2,000th Casualty in Afghan War

Owner — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:10:14 +0000

Allen Breed of the Associated Press has a long story reflecting on our co-author Lisa Freeman and the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Metcalfe, the 2,000th American servicemember lost in Afghanistan.

The piece has been picked up by many outlets, including ABC News, the Seattle Times, the Houston Chronicle, the Mercury News, the Anchorage Daily News, The Columbian, The Repository (Canton, OH) and the CT Post.

It's a sobering look at the personal cost of the war in Afghanistan, and it's well worth the read.

Baltimore Sun

Owner — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:35:03 +0000

Susan Reimer wrote a very nice op-ed on the book, USNA, and the response to 9/11 in today's Baltimore Sun.

Hudson Hub Times

Owner — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:31:07 +0000

Ahead of a day-long speaking and classroom event at Western Reserve Academy on 9/21, the Hudson Hub Times featured a piece on the book and Josh Welle, a WRA graduate.

Front Page on the Virginian-Pilot!

Owner — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:24:24 +0000

The book was featured on A-1 of the Virginian-Pilot! The full article is here.

Time, Miami Herald, Arizona Republic, & more!

Owner — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:06:51 +0000

Busy day as we continue with Patriot Week! Had some great press from several sites.

☆ Time's piece, "Graduating Into War," is a Q&A with Josh Welle and John Ennis.

☆ The Military Officer's Association of America (MOAA) has great blog post about the book.

☆ The Miami Herald posted Jonathan Van Meter's story, "We Serve Where We're Needed."

☆ The Arizona Republic has a nice post from Travis Bode.

☆ George Washington University has a piece detailing the university's participation in Patriot Week.

☆ WJCL-TV (Georgia) has a news item about the book and a memorial unveiling for Captain Matt Freeman.

Capital Gazette (Annapolis, MD)

Owner — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:22:37 +0000

The Capital Gazette featured an article on the book today - check it out!