Kin Folk

Towards the successful completion of their third tour in Iraq, a band of brothers led by Staff Sergeant James Hat Hadley conduct their last combat operation when a fatal accident involving a young innocent Iraqi girl forces Hat to confront the brutal nature of war. To complicate matters, upon returning to the outpost, Hat is informed that his brother has been brutally murdered. Hat returns to his neighborhood to attend the funeral of his brother and is confronted by a ruthless gang. The band of brothers is forced to choose between their military sworn oath or help their wounded warrior.

Jim Thorpe IV is the only son of James and Alice Thorpe III. He was born in Queens New York but was raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. Jim joined the United States Army (active duty) at the tender age of 17 and after serving at various installations around the world for 26 years in the Military Intelligence Field. Jim retired as a Command Sergeant Major (CSM) the second highest enlisted rank only behind Sergeant major of the Army. CSM Jim Thorpe IV earned numerous military awards including; Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal (4), National Defense Service Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (2), NCO Professional Development (4), Overseas Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (8), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Driver s Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Naval Military Unit Citation and Airborne Paratrooper wings. Jim is married to the lovely Tabatha Thorpe and they have five children, Zachery, Spencer, Karina, James, and August.