Dedication

Emily and Rachel Homer
You've given me great encouragement at times I really needed it and made important contributions in your own ways.  I love you both dearly!


David Viscott
Thanks for calling me back in 1987.  Thanks for always being there for me, for giving me everything you could and for being yourself.  There will never be another like you.  Your life's work will continue to gain the recognition it deserves.  I am sorry you weren't able to come to that Friday meeting.  I miss your voice on the radio, the phone calls, and your cutting to the heart of the callers' personal struggles. The world misses you.

Click here to listen to a couple of actual calls with listeners on his KABC talk show and to read some of his well-known quotes.  They'll give you a sense of David's style and insightfulness.


Johnny Corr
A high school athletic friend who gave his life for us.  He was killed in Vietnam on December 28th, 1967 - he was 23 years old.  His name is on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 32E, Line 85.  He was survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

In 2007, Alan Ross a high school friend of Johnny released Lament For J.C., a song he wrote and sang. play


Public officials and individuals who have resisted intimidation
Thank you - we are a better place because of those acts of courage. 
The Giraffe Project is a great organization that recognizes individuals who "stick their neck out".

Book Contributors

And to those who encouraged and provided assistance to me during the gestation of this effort.