Author Bob Lonn shares tales from his book “EXCITEMENT! Shot At and Missed” during a public presentation in Colfax on Thursday, September 24 at noon at the United Methodist Church, 109 S. Mill Street. Following this presentation and luncheon, Colfax Library will hold a book signing for “EXCITEMENT!” from 3-6 p.m. at the Colfax Library where Bob’s wife Suzanne joins in to sign copies of her novel, “The Game of Hearts.” Contact the library to order the optional lunch for $12.
EXCITEMENT tells the story of Bob Lonn’s older brother Ken Lonn and his tour of duty in the Marines during the Korean War. Ken enlisted in 1949 and later served in Fox Company of the 5th Marines (F-2-5) of the 1st Marine Division from 1951 and 1952. The book describes Ken’s advanced combat training in preparation for shipping out to Korea, including accounts of soldiers who did not deploy because of injury or because they were the sole surviving son in a family.
Once landed in Korea, Ken served as a Mortar/Rockets Section Chief, where he literally had a blast. In the book, Ken’s recounts some of his experiences with humor, and often remembers his comrades with awe and amazement. While the war continued on, Ken Lonn returned home in March 1952 while his brother Bob, author of “EXCITEMENT!” went on to serve in the Marines from 1963-1969.
Bob Lonn was born and raised in Colfax, graduating in 1961. EXCITEMENT! Shot At And Missed, is his second book. For Bob, the driving force in writing the book is simple. Bob says,” Ken Lonn is my hero! There are many Marines in our family. Ken was the first. He set the standard. He plowed the way, so to speak, for the rest of us!” Ken Lonn graduated from Colfax High School in 1949.
For more information about Bob Lonn’s Korean War presentation, to order lunch or to learn about the book signing by Bob and Suzanne Lonn, contact the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library at 397-4366 or visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.
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