101 SEA STORIES

Synopsis of 101 SEA STORIES Those Tales Marines, Sailors and Others Love to Tell

 

     In the naval service, sea stories are a part of daily life.  Sea stories come in varied forms, from the ridiculous to the sublime.  Many grow in stature with each telling and are told so many times that they become legend.  Many are filled with humor, such as pulling off a good one on a superior, while others tell of heatrending tragedy or an unusual or different combat situation.  A stunt seen or done.  There is even a historical perspective to sea stories since most tell of experiences that will not be seen in any other venue.

 

     The title 101 Sea Stories speaks for itself, in that the reader will enjoy 101 individual tales from veterans that served in all five branches of the military from the beginning of World War II, then Korea and Vietnam and peacetime.  Scintillating tales that will delight readers.

Donald Francis Myers was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana.  In February 1952, at age 17, he enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was medically retired from the Corps because of combat injuries on 30 April 1973.

 

     A graduate of Indianapolis Public School #21 and Arsenal Technical High School, Myers also attended East Caroline College and successfully completed the College Proficiency Examination Program through the University of the State of New York.

 

     After leaving the Marine Corps Myers was employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where he retired as a Senior Counselor in 1990.

 

     Former Indiana Governor Evan Byah awarded Myers Indiana's highest honor The Sagamores of the Wabash because of his volunteer work and effort in behalf of Hoosier veterans,  Myers also volunteered (without pay) to be a member of the Indiana National Guard Reserve and served in that state military organization for better than 20 years, retiring as a full colonel and the Indiana Distinguished Service Medal.

 

     Don is considered Indiana's Most Decorated Marine.  Among his awards are two Silver Stars, Bronze Star, five Purple Hearts, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation, Cross of Gallantry and Military Merit.  He lives in Franklin Township, a suburb of Indianapolis with his wife Dorothy.  He is the father of five children and is an avid golfer, enjoys bowling, reading and continues to devote time helping fellow veterans and their families.