I Never Wanted to be a Hero

Growing up in a small town in Kansas, my father, Alvin Harbert, could never have imagined the path his life would take. His journey was marked by unexpected twists and challenges that shaped him into the person he would become.Alvin's early years were filled with zany misadventures. The small-town atmosphere provided a backdrop for curious explorations and youthful escapades, each contributing to his developing character and sense of resilience.As Alvin entered adulthood, he faced the grueling demands of Marine Corps Recon School. The brutality of the training tested his limits, both physically and mentally, forging him into a disciplined and determined individual.Alvin's experiences did not end with training; he was thrust into the horrors of war. The realities of combat left lasting impacts, as he grappled with the emotional and psychological toll that such experiences take on a person. Ironically, he retired to his own personal patriotic shore in Warr Acres, Oklahoma. Read more