The Reunion

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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Synopsis

Ray Summers and Bill Gateway found it hard to believe it was going to be 50 years since the end of World War II. They had become lifelong friends on a beach in the Philippines during that turbulent time. Even though they lived on opposite sides of the country, the distance didn’t keep them from staying in touch and watching each other’s families grow. A reunion with their WWII military unit would be a great opportunity to get old comrades together to celebrate and remember a time when they were all part of history. They hoped all their planning would culminate in a reunion to remember. Little did they realize this reunion would involve a change in plans so drastic it would put all of them in harm’s way one more time. It would take one of their highly decorated, military sons to help bring them all home safely and keep several countries from going to war. This is an adventure story whose pages are interwoven with bravery, treachery, and political intrigue.

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Author Biography

Jeff Thrall was born in a farming community in central Wisconsin and his family moved to Western New York when he was young. He grew up in a suburb of Rochester and spent his summers in Canada canoeing and camping. This is where he learned to enjoy reading and storytelling because there was no television or even electricity. Mr. Thrall currently lives in Rochester, New York with his wife and has three grown children and three grandchildren. He worked for a local police department for twenty-three years where he supervised reserve officers and has recently retired as transportation administrator for a local school district. He is a graduate of SUNY Brockport with a BS in Biology, master’s in education, and CAS in School Business Administration. He previously published 'The Reunion' in 2005 and ‘The Superintendent’ in 2021. He has been working on several other projects including a second edition of “the Reunion’ scheduled for 2022 and the ‘The Retirement’ scheduled for 2023. See http://www.jeffreythrallbooks.com.

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Memorial Day

Just another holiday? Time off from school and work so the family can get together to grill burgers and dogs, enjoy a picnic outside, have a beer with family. Or is it the unofficial start of summer? none of these! Memorial Day is the holiday when we remember and pay tribute to those who didn't come home; those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we're free to do all those other things and more. My father like many other of his generation that served didn't speak much about his experiences, but always said the real heroes are the ones who didn't return. He's not the only vet I've heard this from. Actually, any vet who ever saw combat. Remember those who didn't return. Honor them! They sacrificed everything for us. https://www.jeffreythrallbooks.com/

Book Excerpt

The Reunion

Gateway read the letter to himself.

Thanksgiving Day 1994

Dear Bill,

I hate to say it, but if you’re reading this letter at the reunion instead of talking to me in person it means I’ve lost my battle with cancer. Here is the other half of the note that hangs in your study. I’m keeping a promise we made to each other so many years ago and welcoming you back into the company. They are all good men, the best I’ve ever known or had the privilege to know. In the second envelope you will find the sketch book I kept during our time in the Philippines. Please distribute them as you see fit. They really belong to all of you guys.

I have asked Jon to make the trip to the Philippines for me to make sure you get these items. Please understand this trip will not be easy for him for several reasons. The first one is obvious, but having served in combat, he understands the bond that exists between those of us who served together. I’m not sure what the second reason is. Only that something terrible happened to him when he was stationed there. He has agreed to deliver these and at my request has done it unannounced. Please don’t be upset with him. He was only following my wishes.

Well, I could write to you guys forever, but it is time to go. Know that I’m confident we’ll meet again in a better place. I also know the bonds we forged on the battlefields of World War II are strong enough to last forever, no matter where we are. Take care of yourself and that wonderful family.

Your friend and comrade,

Ray

P.S. No matter what you thought, I really did make a better teacher than a soldier. The canteens contain thirty-year-old scotch. I expect you to drink to that.

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Jeffrey Thrall

The Reunion

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