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Jackie Shields was a hometown hero. A high school graduate at sixteen and a college graduate by twenty, he soared to great heights as a fighter pilot in the United States Navy-and even flew with the legendary Blue Angels, the Navy's elite flight demonstration team. When Jackie returned to Winchester, Massachusetts, for Christmas in 1956, the town welcomed him with open arms. But no one was more thrilled than his ten-year-old brother, Billy. In The Farewell Christmas, author William Shields recounts one unforgettable holiday-the last he would spend with his beloved older brother. From Jackie's surprise reunion with Billy on his paper route to the moment they said goodbye, this heartwarming memoir captures the magic of Christmas, the bond between brothers, and the quiet strength of a true hero. Through joyful memories of sledding, snowball fights, and festive family gatherings, Billy reminds us that the greatest gifts aren't found under the tree-they're found in the moments we share with the people we love. A touching tale of faith, family, and childhood wonder, The Farewell Christmas is a timeless story that will warm your heart and inspire you to cherish every holiday moment.

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William S. Shields Bill, and his wife Maria, have been happily married for 53 years. Together they owned Shields & Associates Insurance Brokerage firm, which was located in Winchester, Massachusetts. Bill is semi-retired as he now owns and operates Loss Control Solutions, which is a risk management consulting firm. Bill and Maria have three children and six grandchildren. They reside in Middleton, Massachusetts. Bill enjoys his consulting work and continues to write; as he is the author of the best-selling novel; ""Never Take No For An Answer"" that is the story of his former employer, The Modern Continental Construction Company, who was the primary contractor on the ""Big Dig"" construction project in Boston, MA. When not writing, or conducting consulting work, Bill enjoys traveling to far off places with his wife Maria and spending time with his precious grandchildren.

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