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On September 29, 2010 Mark Forester was killed in action while fighting terrorists in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. His heroic legacy of being shot down while preparing to rescue a fallen teammate began long before this tragic day. An Apache aviator said of Mark's final battle: ...""I have never witnessed such an act of heroism in my three years of fighting in combat. I have over 2,700 hours total time with 1,500 hours of combat time in both Iraq and Afghanistan...JAG 28 continued to advance on the enemy while taking intense enemy fire, and continuously fired his weapon in an attempt to get to his fallen teammate and destroy the enemy."" Mark chose to enlist in the Air Force as a Special Operations Combat Controller after he received his Bachelor's degree from The University of Alabama. Because of his above average grades and near-photographic memory, his Business Finance degree would have done him well. But, he felt a higher calling; one that put him between us and the enemies bent on our destruction. Even though he had pledged that freedom must be preserved, his greatest desire was to marry the right girl and have a family-Mark never got that chance. Instead he selflessly gave his life for the country he loved. Since Mark's death, his family's eyes and hearts have been opened to multiple examples of selflessness and patriotism by meeting his teammates and leaders in the military. The family has witnessed first-hand the ability for them to turn off their stern, professional personae and turn on compassion, love, support and acceptance. The author feels a strong desire to Honor our Heroes. This book highlights one hero, SrA Mark A. Forester, and also helps recognize many other men and women who volunteer to fight for our freedom. My Brother in Arms is not a memorial in print, but a biography for continuing Mark's legacy of perseverance, determination and accomplishing our missions on earth. We each have different missions, but what's important is for us to recognize ours and work to accomplish it. In the end, don't we all want to go out while moving forward?

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Thad Forester was born and raised in Haleyville, AL to Ray and Pat Forester. He is the fourth of five children. ""My Brother in Arms"" is his first and only book. When his younger brother Mark was KIA in Afghanistan in 2010 he felt a burning desire to first and foremost, preserve his legacy for his family. Secondly, he wanted to share Mark's example of commitment, integrity and patriotism with the world. For these reasons he wrote ""My Brother in Arms: The Exceptional Life of Mark Andrew Forester, United States Air Force Combat Controller"". ""My Brother in Arms"" was a #1 Amazon Best Seller in September 2013 for Kindle free downloads in three categories: Personal Growth and Inspiration, Military and Spies, and Military. Thad is married with three sons. He graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in Production and Operations Management. His greatest desire is to have plenty of land for his children to roam and explore.

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