Ron Mencarelli

"Come up Voice" is a story about a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, who is now 74 years old. After fifty years of struggling with nightmares brought on by memories, regrets, fear and guilt he decided to reach out to the Veterans Administration for help. Diagnosed with severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression, he has and still continues to, undergo one-on-one mental health counseling. This book is a compilation of his collective nightmare as disclosed during those many years of counseling sessions. It was never intended to be a "war story" or an attempt by the author to credit himself with any heroics or acts of courage. It was written to attempt to finally rid himself of that which has been in his head for too many years. It is too early to say if it will provide the long sought after peace. It is hoped that the reader will see the book for what it is. Perhaps they will come to realize that someone they know may be struggling with similar challenges. If so, they may finally see the need to listen, be understanding and patient. And, just maybe it won't take that person 50 years to "Come up Voice"

Ron Mencarelli resides in South Carolina with his wife, surrounded by his family and friends and is still undergoing counseling.