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Author Noonie Fortin writes from direct experience
when she suggests ways to reach young Americans about their predecessors'
labors of love for our country at war. Most of this book’s
wartime reminiscences are about women: military personnel, USO
performers, Red Cross workers, Martha Raye and other Hollywood
stars, mothers of those who gave their lives, but men also contributed
their stories about legend Martha Raye.
Fortin shares her experiences of speaking
to and participating with Veterans and community groups all over
the country since her first book, Memories
of Maggie, was published (1995).
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 Memories
of Maggie. Look at Noonie Fortin's webpage for information
on forthcoming books and presentations.
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