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No Greater Love - Author Interview

Posted By COB6

On the steamy afternoon of July 3, 1863 the fierce fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg was reaching its zenith. The 19th Virginia Infantry was desperately trying to resist an assault by the 19th Massachusetts Infantry.

Finally the center of the Virginians line collapsed and among the Union soldiers pouring through the breech was a young Corporal from Company I. By the time the surviving Confederates were forced to withdraw, Union Corporal Joseph H. DeCastro stood surrounded by carnage, clutching the captured colors of the 19th Virginia.

Corporal DeCastro holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. Since then, at least 43 Hispanic Americans have been awarded the nation's highest honor.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Major General (Ret) Alfred Valenzuela to discuss his new book No Greater Love, the Lives and Times od Hispanic Soldiers.

The book has already received a couple of favorable reviews:

Senator John McCain - Arizona

In this point work, Freddie Valenzuela uses his 33 years of military service as a canvas on which he paints...the moving story of a Hispanic American in service to his nation...I would commend it to you as a wonderful way to explore the nature of service and the meaning of patriotism.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison - Texas

From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror, Hispanic Americans have made enormous sacrifices to protect our freedoms, and I am grateful for their service. In No Greater Love, General Valenzuela highlights the service and dedication of these brave Americans in our military.

You can read the interview here. Make sure to get this book.