I wanted to talk to Ollie today, but It seems he is busy observing Memorial day somewhere. Arlington, or maybe Normandy, it’s hard to predict him, let alone find him. I always have questions, but rare that he gives me details.

I have many patients who are veterans and sadly, some have passed. It has been an honor to know them and to honor their sacrifice for this beautiful country and its freedoms. I made it a point to learn the stories of each of them or at least, those who would share a little.

I will name only two today because I have been given permission to do so: The Cellini family and Sergeant McKim himself. The late Colonel Ollie Cellini, a WWII hero I met who briefly shared a few of his amazing stories and yes, he inspired me. I wish that I had been able to spend more time with him before he passed. And also, Keith Mckim, who is a hero, and always refuses that description. (He says it was just his job). I wish you the best of health, Keith. By the way, I urge my readers to read or listen to some of Keith’s true stories of courage, published on Amazon. Please be advised though, that your heart must be strong, before you listen to these stories.

Just a note. The Ollie that I write about in my stories is a unique individual and my written words do not represent the life of any real individual, alive or deceased. However, inspiration does flow freely to a writer’s soul from multiple sources.

SRCarson