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From the President of the United States–
"I was proud to award Martha Raye her Presidential Medal
of Freedom, and your book is a wonderful reminder of her valiant
work on behalf of America's armed forces."
—Bill Clinton
"Martha was a real trooper in
every respect. Thank you for telling an important story–in
fact, recording American History."
—William Childs Westmoreland, General
(Retired)
Raye received the Presidential Medal of
Freedom in 1993, the highest award given to civilians. Raye was
best known for her bizarre humor, acting, and jazz singing. Troops
knew her as a nurse in war-zone operating rooms and an entertainer
at remote firebases, where she comforted severely wounded soldiers
in foxholes while under fire. Noonie Fortin writes of the deep
appreciation and love thousands of Veterans have for Martha Raye.
For more than fifty years, her care for troops as individuals
exceeded her role as entertainer.
"…I'd advise you to send for
this book right away..."
—Tom Squier Looks at Books, Spring Lake
News (NC)
"...a great reading experience."
—Faye B. McLemore, The Post (NC)
"...positive, upbeat, and told it
like it was."
—Jim Tucker, OCSA, Pentagon
"I highly recommend this book…"
—Major Ron Winkles (Ret. ) Editorial, TN
"It's like a gift from God."
—Melodye Condos, Martha Raye's daughter
"…wonderful biography…very
well done"
—Richard Goldsberry, US Dept of State
"…a heartfelt tribute to Raye"
—Marc Leepson, Vietnam Veteran of America
News
"Noonie, a wonderful writer, leaves
us with memories of the good that was American Vietnam."
—Chris Noel, Armed Forces Radio, Vietnam
1966-67
"…an inspiring book about a
remarkable woman"
—Jim Collins, Editor, NCO Journal
"It's wonderful and really tells
her story."
—John "Top" Holland, President
of AFFA Americans For Freedom Always ( VA)
"This remarkable book…rated
fourth among the ten best sellers about military affairs, is classed
as a collector’s edition along with such books as Colin Powell's
My American Journey..."
—Silver Valley Voice, Belvina Bertino,
Idaho
About the Author
Noonie was co-chair for the Medals for Maggie
Committee of Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Veterans in Albany,
NY, which spearheaded Veterans' effort for Martha's Presidential
Medal of Freedom. Fortin's articles have been published in newspapers,
journals, and Veterans publications. A Vietnam Era Veteran, Noonie
served over twenty years in the Army Reserves before retiring.
She presently resides in Jonesboro, Georgia. In June, 2000, she
was awarded the Arts and Media Award by the State of Tennessee
Vietnam Veterans. She is a full-time speaker on subjects relating
to patriotism, women who have served in various capacities in
the military. LangMarc also published Potpourri
of War. Look at Noonie Fortin's webpage for information
on forthcoming books and presentations.
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