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Revelation ---at last is the moving true account of Richard W. Turner, Sr., as he reflects on a lifetime of experiences shaped by love and the guidance of God in the wake of the greatest challenge he ever faced.

This collection of personal stories spans from Turner’s boyhood in upstate New York to his wartime service flying over “The Hump”, his years in community leadership, and some treasured moments of family life. At its heart is the love story of Dick and Caroline, his wife of more than fifty-six years, whose passing left him feeling like “half of a person”.

Through story, verse, and study, Turner shares openly his journey through grief and loss toward peace and renewed purpose. He writes of the blessings that come from walking closely with God, the lessons learned in seasons of hardship, the endurance and courage to persevere, and the promise of eternal reunion with those we love.

For readers seeking comfort and inspiration or simply a glimpse into a life lived with integrity and hope, Revelation ---at last offers a heartfelt reminder that even in loss, God’s love sustains, and that your story continues.

Richard W. Turner, Sr. (1924-2004) was a World War II veteran, decorated pilot, artist, author, and devoted husband and father whose life was marked by service, creativity, humility, and deep faith. Born in Johnson City, New York, Turner answered the call of duty, serving with distinction in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater. As a pilot, he flew 72 1/2 missions over the treacherous Himalayan supply route known as "The Hump", an experience that shaped his character and perspective for the rest of his life. After the war, Turner became a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, raised a family, was active in his church, and enjoyed painting, nature, and whittling woodcarvings. He shared 56 years with the love of his life, Caroline, and began writing in his later years to reflect on his life's most defining moments.

Sharyn Elizabeth Turner Larson (1945-2025) was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and editor. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and raised in the Carolinas and Florida, she graduated from Lakeland High School in 1964 and went on to earn both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Library Science from Florida State University (Go Noles!). After moving from Florida to Texas, she met and married the love of her life, Gerald "Jerry" Larson. They were devoted to one another for over 50 years, and together they raised a family and made their home in Plano. She selflessly invested her time, attention, and love into her children and was actively involved with their activities, friends, and interests. Sharyn enjoyed sharing her faith, teaching Sunday School, and Bible study classes for many years. Sharyn enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including making personalized greeting cards, stamping, and scrapbooking. She loved music, singing, dancing, entertaining, and traveling. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Sharyn was the driving force behind preserving her father, Richard W. Turner, Sr.'s wartime and spiritual writings. As editor of Third Chance, Revelation ---at last, and Stories from The Hump, she transcribed handwritten drafts, pored over punctuation and phrasing, and faithfully [shepherded, guided, curated, shaped, captured] his voice to the printed page. Their collaboration, marked by deep love and the occasional (ok, frequent) editorial debate, became a shared legacy, honoring his military service and the strength of their father-daughter bond.