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A moving account of one family's journey through grief and healing following the death of their son in Iraq.David and Deborah Tainsh were living the happiest years of their lives until the dark morning of February 12, 2004, when a six a.m. knock at the door brought the news that their son, Sergeant Patrick Tainsh, had been killed in Iraq. David's only child, Patrick was the son who overcame a rebellious, drug-addicted youth to become an outstanding U.S. Army Cavalry Scout, posthumously awarded the Bronze and Silver Stars for saving the lives of his commanding officer and other soldiers before succumbing to his own wounds. In the wake of their loss, David and Deborah battle horrific grief and anger while trying to hold their marriage'and one another'together in an unforgettable journey toward healing. "Be prepared to cry. Be prepared to learn. Be prepared to change. ..." 'Maria Edwards, Military Writers Society of AmericaMilitary Writers Society of America Spirit of Freedom AwardBranson Stars & Flags Book Award ' Silver
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A moving account of one family’s journey through grief and healing following the death of their son in Iraq.David and Deborah Tainsh were living the happiest years of their lives until the dark morning of February 12, 2004, when a six a.m. knock at the door brought the news that their son, Sergeant Patrick Tainsh, had been killed in Iraq. David’s only child, Patrick was the son who overcame a rebellious, drug-addicted youth to become an outstanding U.S. Army Cavalry Scout, posthumously awarded the Bronze and Silver Stars for saving the lives of his commanding officer and other soldiers before succumbing to his own wounds. In the wake of their loss, David and Deborah battle horrific grief and anger while trying to hold their marriage—and one another—together in an unforgettable journey toward healing. "Be prepared to cry. Be prepared to learn. Be prepared to change. ..." —Maria Edwards, Military Writers Society of AmericaMilitary Writers Society of America Spirit of Freedom AwardBranson Stars & Flags Book Award – Silver
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