Chapter 2

Dedication

For Leslie Gerald Stiegler, antiaircraft gunner on the

USS Storm King

, who survived the kamikazes though too many of his companions did not.

Ode To Defiance Team Includes JIT Beta Readers - My deepest gratitude!

Micky Cocker John Ashmore Dr. James Caplan Dr. Erika Everest Jeff Eaton

Misty Roa

Paul Westman Mary Morris

If I missed anyone,

please

let me know!

Fashion Consultant

Judith Anderle

Editor

Lynne Stiegler