लेखक: William Beckman

A Hoosier by birth; a Badger by choice, William Beckman retired from advertising sales in 1994. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the United States Air Force. Active in pro-life organizations, he was appointed to pro-life and veteran boards by Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson. He organized a Good Samaritan project with the goal of keeping Milwaukee African-American youths in school and church. His efforts were recognized by the governor during a State of the State address. Beckman is active in The American Legion, having held offices on district and state levels. He is active in his local church and teaches adult Sunday School. The members of this class urged him to create a book from the material in his curriculum. This book is dedicated to his late wife of fifty-five years, Marianne. Their four children have produced nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.