River Rats

By far the greatest contribution of the narrative is the insight it provides into the hows and whys of United States involvement in Vietnam, and the attempt of that involvement to bring freedom to those who were unable to achieve it by their own efforts. We see the United States more as a caretaker and less as a policeman in terms of motivation for its involvement half a world away. And

After Ralph Christopher served in Vietnam with the United States Navy, he returned home to Virginia and attended classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. In 1982, he graduated the Musicians Institute of Technology in Hollywood California. He was the oldest student in his class. He is now a veteran performer and recording artist of over thirty years. He lives with his family in Nevada and works with young adults, music, and Veterans affairs.