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“From combat to business to family, George Washington Looney distinguished himself as a great American who understood how to operate from a position of strength. I am honored to have delivered his military Silver Star medal — a fitting symbol of a great man’s lasting legacy. Now through Mike Looney’s book in moving tribute to his father’s life, more Americans will know the inspiration, strength of character, and principled responsibility that encompasses George Looney’s journey as a member of America’s Greatest Generation.” "A father who was an authentic war hero. A son who has mastered the
art of words and willing to do the hard work of research to tell his
father's story. Put the father and son together and you have what I
consider one of the great true stories of George Washington Looney's
life in WWll as only his son can tell it. A must read!"
"I must say it stuns me how much I am enjoying the book - I find it spell binding. I recently finished “Helmet for my Pillow” by Robert Leckie who was a friend of mine ,although quite a bit older. It is about the Marines in the Pacific and is part of the basis for the series “Pacific”. Leckie and I played handball in Montclair NJ when I was getting ready to join the USMC—we stayed in touch and he came to my welcome home party years later. He was a fine man and a great writer. Your book is a wonderful work. I take a morsel - one or two chapters and go slowly, reverently. Your honesty about yourself and the love for your Pop is palpable - I find it really touching—plus you don’t get in the way—your observations about how the combatant sucks it up and the inability to put into words that which is, in reality, beyond words—is right on. War is way too big, way too real to be captured by words. So, my friend - good for you. I am certain that our pal George is smiling upstairs—it is a wonderful tribute and gift to him - and, most certainly, to your daughters and Sandra. This is not to be rushed - so it will take me a bit to finish - but trust me, I will have digested it. I honor your Father and all the others - to include BK’s Dad who fought through the Pacific as an Army Tank Platoon Commander - never a word from Kenny - also a Bronze Star guy - it is a real shame to bury that and you have done a really beneficial thing here, Michael."
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