Sons of Slum and Gravy

Sons Of Slum And Gravy Chronicles The Coming Of Age Of A Child Of The 1950'S. William W. (Bill) Mogan Shares An Engaging Personal Story That Leads Him Along A Path To West Point And The Class Of 1962. His Experiences There And After Graduation Cause Him To Develop A Deep And Abiding Respect And Affection For His Classmates. The Author Writes Along Parallel Tracks Of His Own Personal Experience And Those Of Twenty-Eight Of His West Point Colleagues He Believes Exemplify The Motto Of The United States Military Academy: Duty Honor Country. While The Reading Public May Recognize The Names Of Only A Few Of The Classmates Featured By The Author Members Of The Profession Of Arms Will Be Sure To Know Many Of Them. Yet This Is Not A Book About The Military Exploits Of Highly Decorated Soldiers Marines And Airmen. Rather It Emphasizes The Broad Contributions To The Nation By A Cross Section Of One West Point Class While In And Out Of Uniform. One Cannot Complete The Book Without Gaining A Deeper Appreciation Of Not Just The Dedication And Sacrifice Displayed By The Men Individually But Also A More Complete Understanding Of The Mission Of Our Country'S School For Soldiers The United States Military Academy.