Amy Rupertus Peacock is one of the three granddaughters of General Rupertus and current keeper of the family archives. A graduate of the University of Georgia’s journalism school, she is a run form coach and has written for various blogs and papers. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Don Brown is a former U.S. Navy JAG officer and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. He has written fourteen books, including a series of naval justice novels for Zondervan and the exposé Call Sign Extortion 17 (Lyons, 5/2015). His most recent book is The Last Fighter Pilot, which received coverage in the New York Times, the Washington Post, People, the New York Post, and other publications. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
When Don was working on The Last Fighter Pilot, he came across Amy’s grandfather and suggested that she write a a story for family and history about this hero and Marine Corps legend who died in 1945.
Their first book together is Old Breed General.
Interestingly, this is the first time either Don or Amy co-authored a book.
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Saved as a favorite, I really like your web site!
Amy,
So glad you have written the book. Don is a perfect one to coordinate with. Love all the history that goes into the book.
Have known Don since he was a teen!!
Sincerely, Judith K. Miranda.
Judith, Thanks for reaching out. I am so glad Don joined me on this journey to finally get this story down for family, history, and the USMC. Best regards, Amy
Amy;
I am an 89 year old Marine living at Southminster retirement community. Each year we have a cake cutting ceremony and dinner on 10 Novembe to celebrate the USMC Birthday. We would love to have you as our guest on that date in 2024. Would you consider joining us for this special occasion?
Best regards,
George Sawyer
George,
Thank you for your message. And, your service. Yes, I would love to join you for the 2024 USMC Birthday.