Incredible Life Story of WWII Marine Corps Hero Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Topic of New Biography

"I'm staying with my boys..." is a firsthand look inside Basilone's heroic and brief life. Distinctive among military biographies, the story is narrated by Basilone himself and is the ONLY family-authorized biography of Basilone, also known as "Manila John". Filled with historical facts and details, it also includes never before published photos.

Hilton Head Island, SC (PRWEB) August 19, 2004 -- Lightbearer Communications announced today that Im staying with my boys..." the only family-authorized biography of the heroic life of Marine Corps GySgt John Basilone is now available for purchase. Known as Manila John", Basilone, along with his first commanding officer in actual combat, Chesty Puller, are arguably the two greatest icons in Marine Corps history. The story of Basilone is part of every Marines boot camp education.

Authored by Jim Proser, Im staying with my boys..." is a firsthand look inside Basilones life. Proser has attempted to include every historical fact known about Basilone along with many personal stories and family photos never revealed before. Distinctive among military biographies, the story is narrated by GySgt Basilone himself, allowing readers to experience the transformation of John Basilone, the aimless youth into GySgt Manila John" Basilone, the clear-eyed warrior, undefeated light-heavy-weight boxer and nationally revered war hero.

A lot has been written about my brother in the war, but its important to know his whole story," says Carlo Basilone, a brother of the esteemed war hero. This book tells the story of John as a boy, a teenager and a man. Every student should study and learn from it."

John Basilone was a man of extraordinary courage. He was in many ways a simple and ordinary young man, but he had at least one unusual ability--he could see into his own future. According to Proser, This paranormal ability might seem odd in the story of a hero whose actions in battle are already well documented, but I believe that it is this 'gift that sets his extraordinary courage apart. The last of Johns three premonitions foretold his own death. By this time, he had received the Medal of Honor and was told by his military superiors to stay out of the fight, to stay home and promote the sales of war bonds. In spite of his superiors and his fatal vision, John wanted to protect the young men-his beloved Marines - who had volunteered to face the desperate and fanatical Japanese enemy at Iwo Jima. His courage and devotion is reflective of many of todays U.S. fighting men and women who are in another war as defenders of freedom," says Proser.

The book is now available to purchase on the web at www.amazon.com, www.ebay.com and at www.johnbasilone.com for $19.95 plus S&H. The Sgt. John Basilone Foundation will receive 10 percent of every book sold.

Contact:
Julie Smith-Taylor
760-213-5686 direct/cell
email: juliesmithtaylor@hawaii.rr.com

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