A Life Worth Celebrating: Stories of an Organization Serving the Children of our Gold Star Families - Softcover

Daryl JW Mackin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0998779903 ISBN 13: 9780998779904

Publisher: A Soldier's Child Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

This book tells the story of A Soldier's Child (ASC) Foundation's Founder and Executive Director Daryl JW Mackin and the inspiration to launch the nationwide nonprofit ASC after his neighbors lost their son in Iraq, March 27, 2007. It follows one man s personal journey through trials and hardship and how he was able to put a good intention into action. ASC has grown with the heart-felt conviction to care for the children who have lost a parent due to military service. Many of these children are suffering and often they are not on our nation's radar. ASC believes it is not the responsibility our government or military to care for these widows and orphans. This is a job for those of us who live free with our kids, the 99% of us that do not bear the burden of defending our family's freedom. We are the ones with a debt to pay, we have a responsibility to sow love, honor and hope into the lives of these children. By doing this, we stand alongside them as they learn to overcome adversity and live a courageous life. We resolve to answer the questions of those who have been left in the wake of losing a military parent, Did it really matter, and does anyone even care? Find out ASC's answers to these questions and join us on this journey to remind the children of our fallen military that they are never forgotten. Marine Staff Sergeant Marcus Golczynski had written a letter to his family and friends explaining why he decided come out of the reserves and go back on another tour to Iraq with his unit. He wanted to be the one leading his men into battle. In his letter, Marc said Don t feel sorry for us, we are warriors and as warriors that have gone before us, we fight and sometimes die so our families don't have to. Stand besides us, we would do it for you.

About this title

About the Author:

Mr. Daryl J.W. Mackin is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Daryl has over 30 years of experience in the food service Industry. In 1979, Daryl began his cooking career in the U.S. Navy, where he served for 6 years. Daryl served on 5 naval vessels including the Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz. He also had 2 deployments during his time of service. Daryl had taught high school culinary arts for 18 years. In 2012 he resigned from teaching to focus on A Soldier's Child (ASC) Foundation full time. Mr. Daryl J.W. Mackin founded the nonprofit A Soldier's Child Foundation in 2008 after his neighbor's son Marine Staff Sargent Marcus Golcyznski was killed by sniper fire in Iraq. Daryl believes it is the responsibility of the average American citizen to show love, honor and hope to the children and families of our fallen heroes. On June 2, 2008 Daryl and others celebrated ASC's first birthday child, Marc's son Christian Golczynski, who was turning 10 years old. Over the past 8 years, ASC has grown and is now serving over 2,500 children in all 50 states and expects to exceed 3,000 children by the end of 2017. Mr. Daryl J.W. Mackin has been married since 1995 to his wonderful wife JoJo and he is a father of three; son Zachariah and twins Malakai and Nadia. Daryl and his family currently reside in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

About this edition

• Publisher: A Soldier's Child Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0998779903
• ISBN 13: 9780998779904
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Tracy Johnson