FOR ALL OF the heroic men and women of color who admirably served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II, thank you. You will not be forgotten.
During a 2016 visit to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, I was pleased to discover the inclusion of the numerous contributions made by African Americans who served heroically in the armed forces. Thank you.
Thank you to Nancy Paulsen for encouraging me to write this story, for her ongoing support, amazing instincts, and editorial skill. Thank you, Sara LaFleur, for all you do. Thank you to the copy editor, Laurel Robinson, and all the people at Penguin Random House who work hard to take the words of writers and create our books. A special thank-you to John Jay Cabuay for his amazing cover art.
As always, I acknowledge the Spirit’s guidance.
Good humans come in all colors.