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Writing in 40s Vernacular
How does one go about relearning the lost vernacular of another time? Fortunately, there are ways to do it. Continue reading
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Tagged 1943, aviators, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, Uncle Herb, vernacular, world war 2
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Uncle Herb’s Story–Complete at Last!
If I have done my job as a writer well then you will see what it really means for heroes to go and fight and bleed and die to protect the ones they love. Continue reading
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Tagged 1943, aviators, guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, novel, Uncle Herb, world war 2
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Flight of the Avenger
My Uncle Herbert’s World War II story is a classic American tale of military bravery and sacrifice. I’m busy writing it now. Continue reading
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Tagged aviators, guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, unbroken, Uncle Herb, world war 2
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Neil Armstrong, Chase Armstrong’s namesake
When I was searching for a name for the young hero of my Dinosaur Wars stories, I wanted to find a name that would speak of adventure, of quests, and of excellence. I chose Armstrong with good reason. Continue reading
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Tagged aviators, Chase Armstrong, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, Kit Daniels, Neil Armstrong
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War Stories
There are a few things you ought to know about me and my life experience before you judge my fitness to tell tales of war. Continue reading
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Tagged 1943, aviators, Dinosaur Wars, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, military, novel, Stonewall Jackson, Uncle Herb, uss copahee
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Hail to the Hero!
My Uncle Herb was one of those young men who volunteered the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. He went to the Navy recruiters and requested training to become a fighter pilot, no doubt with dreams of shooting down those who had attacked our fleet. Continue reading
Herbert Hopp’s Story Published!
“Herbert Hopp’s Story” is a tale of military achievement but it’s also a tale of pain and suffering. Long before the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) had even been coined, my uncle was deep in its throes. Continue reading
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Tagged 1943, alcoholism, aviators, ebook, guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, military, post traumatic stress, PTSD, Uncle Herb, US Navy, uss copahee, veteran
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Unsung Navy Air Heroes of Guadalcanal
I’ve found a first-hand account of the engagement in which Herb’s plane was shot down, his pilot and bombardier where mortally wounded, and he was shot full of metal fragments and bullet holes. Continue reading
Tagged 1943, aviators, Grumman Avenger, guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, Navy Air, Uncle Herb, uss copahee
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A Rave Review!
I may not have won the grand prize, but my entry in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association annual literary contest garnered some raves from one of the judges. Continue reading
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Tagged 1943, aviators, guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, PNWA, Uncle Herb
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VGS-12 at Guadalcanal
I’ve continued to pursue my Uncle Herb’s valiant, if ill fated, World War II record. Delving into unpublished war records and archives, I’ve been able to trace him to his arrival at Guadalcanal in the heat of the battle. Continue reading
Tagged 1942, 1943, aviators, guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, navy, Uncle Herb, uss copahee
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