Floyd S. Ragner began writing while in the Merchant Marines in 1945. He fought in the Merchant Marines during the final stages of World War II, and also fought in the Army during the Korean War. In addition to his Purple Heart and various other medals, Floyd Ragner was awarded the Bronze Star during the Korean War. The Bronze Star, given for bravery, is the third-highest award an army soldier could receive. This book is a collection of Floyd Ragneras masterful poems, stories, musings and real-life memoirs that he has compiled over the years. Now, for the first time in print, readers can enjoy the work of a master storyteller at his thrilling, page-turning best.