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 A True Story of Inspiration May 12, 2009
By Wendell Ganstrom
Chris Hamilton has truly captured the spirit of the plains people descended from the pioneers who settled a new and unfamiliar land. Terry Householter epitomizes that spirit of seeing what needed to be done and doing it, of respecting all who deserved respect and not tolerating those who didn't, and of lifting and encouraging those who may have doubted their own potential. For those of us who lived and ran with "House", Chris's book rekindles both the pleasant memories of the true inspiration Terry was for all of us along with the bitter pain we all felt upon hearing of his death. Yet, Terry Householter still lives within our hearts for eternity. For those who did not know Terry, I hope that Chris's story of our town and our hero can be an inspiration and the realization that greatness radiates from within, not from without.
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Fitting tribute to Terry Dec 18, 2009
By Grady Rainbow
Keeping in mind this is a work of historical fiction, not pure fact, it is a wonderful tribute to a great young man. I do want to clarify though that the parts concerning Vietnam, and particulary those referring to me, were a compliation of what happened to many of the men in Mike Company. I am not and never was any form of a hero, Terry was, but not me. Several of the incidents were right to the point and completely true, others were ascribed to Terry and Me, but were actually the actions of other Marines in the company. But, knowing this is a work of fiction, based on truth the writers work is very good. Terry's story is one everyone interested in Vietnam and that time frame should read and enjoy. Thank you Chris for spending time interviewing me about my best friend and the war we lost each other in. Grady Rainbow, GySgt. USMC(disabled).
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the kid with the smile Jul 28, 2009
By Dee Saddler
"Class of '65"
Hamilton nailed it! The town, the people and the politics of the mid-60's in Concordia, Kansas. A stark contrast between a conservative farming community and the changing tide of revolution boiling beneath the surface. I laughed at the antics of my classmates and cried when we lost our hero to the war in Vietnam. My memories of Terry didn't fade over the years, I just labeled him "the kid with the smile" because he truly lit up the hallways of CHS!
home town May 11, 2010
By P. shaw
"PLS"
I went to school with Terry and remember him as a really neat guy. It is like being back in Concordia and feeling that I am on the bike or in the car. I can see the places and remember the good times. I had Coach Betts as a teacher. It has been good to find out more about what all went on.
Even without the connection it is a good read.
 Terry August Householter - My Brother and Hero Nov 09, 2009
By Janeen Sue Walker
November 9, 2009
Dear Chris,
First, I want to thank-you for writing the book. I've finished reading your memoirs of my brother and life as a young man in the late 1960s growing up in Concordia, Kansas. A special thank you to Grady Rainbow for the Viet Nam portion of the book. I am Terry's sister Sue, or as you portrayed me in the book "Sharon". Terry was 5 years older than I and I loved him and looked up to him and he will always be missed. Chris, there were areas in the book, although personal and specific to Terry's family, lacked reality and truth. However, your portrayal of Terry's personality and exceptional track records were exact and the book was emotionally moving, especially the Vietnam excerpts. Terry and I wrote many letters during Vietnam and he did tell me exactly how he felt and how life really was during Nam.
Terry was loved by many, but no-one loved him more than our mother, Josephine Duffy.
Sincerely,
Sue Duffy - Walker
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