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THOMAS M. WHALING Attorney at LawYou will r emember Forest Gump's ability t o turn u p just i n time for the greatevents in history. Clyde Childress is not Forest Gump, but instead a driven, disciplinedgenius. Clyde Childress is both a Marine Aviation Warrior and businesstycoon with a special gift for turning up just in time for events that made history. His life has been a thrill a minute and seems to grow more entertaining and excitingwith time. An Outstanding read!JOE WADEL Colonel, USMCR, retFORKS is an excellent book about the life adventures of a highly decoratedMarine Corps o fficer. It candidly depicts difficult circumstances from Clydesearly years that reveal his dreams and expectations; his early passion for flying asVirginia's youngest licensed pilot and his distinguished career as a Marine Corpsaviator evident throughout his book. H is account of actual combat experiencesare both captivating and spellbinding events that, few people will ever experiencein a lifetime. It is a true miracle. TED KOOPMAN, CDR USN, retClyde O Childress, Major, USMC ret. is one of the most remarkable men I haveever met. He is a true and genuine Patriot who l oves America and has servedgallantly in combat. Clydes patriotism continues with his on-going efforts to helpveterans, especially those who have suffered in action. His story is one of the mostremarkable I have ever read because of his unique ability to overcome obstaclesthat stop most people cold. Clyde is an inspiration to everyone who meets him. His'never give up' attitude and willingness to go out of his way to help anyone provesthat gallantry exists both in and out of combat. Major Childress' candid story alsoproves that the American Dream is alive and well, and "e;Forks"e; provides the readera rare, personal glimpse into the life of a rare individual . PAUL GALANTI, CDR, USN ret. Commissioner, Dept of Veterans AffairsCommonweath of Virginia