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Unsung Hero: Bringing light to Höfen Mike, who caught the writing bug after the completion of his first book, Heroes Are Hard To Find, put his second work on hold. He knew that the story of this pivotal battle needed to be told, especially for the few men who are still living that fought in World War II. “All these guys are dying, and they are gonna want to read this,” Mike recalled. He immediately started to research – he traveled back to Europe with a friend to follow in his dad’s trail. He used photos taken from his father and tracked down the very sights seen in the old images. He even visited the same home Lt. Looney rested in for several days after the Bulge ended. After more than 10 years of research, The Battle of The Bulge: The Untold Story of Höfen is almost ready. Mike is shooting for a January 2010 publication date. Throughout all the stories of heroism and sufferings of war that he uncovered, Mike also found that he had one regret. “It took my father dying to realize he was really my hero,” Mike said. “He never put himself before his family.” He added that the history recorded in the book can help teach today’s youth about the sacrifices that previous generations made for this country. “It’s a history lesson for kids who don’t understand,” Mike said. “It gives a glimpse of the way the world was during that time.” Throughout his long journey of following his father’s footsteps, Mike’s goal is simple: “To give my dad his due, to record history accurately and to bring light to people who fought Höfen.” |
     
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