Reviews
O'Neal's tales of his life and war experiences are graphic and stunning. He is a hard-core member of American's Special Forces warrior breed. Read this and know how the best of America's Army Rangers survive on the battlefields of Vietnam and the secret wars., Having spent more than 10 years in combat versus the enemies of the USA, I can think of no man alive that I would rather have on my Team than Gary Lee O'Neal. Gary O. does not seem to warm up to combat, unless he is bleeding about his own head and shoulders; then - the enemy is certain to die at the hands of Gary O. as he will simply 'twist' each of the enemy apart with his hands., "Like a primordial force from America''s war-torn past comes Gary O''Neal. Good, bad, and ugly, his hero''s tale is unmatched." -Weston Ochse, award-winning author of SEAL Team 666 "As a fellow Vietnam vet, I found Gary O''Neal''s story of service in the American military a riveting tale of blood and grime and death that is not only vivid but absolutely accurate. His readers will find themselves on the ground at O''Neal''s shoulder as he battles in his own unique way America''s enemies. No back off and call in the artillery kind of troop, O''Neal goes after the enemy with his bare hands and is more than willing to wade in blood to win. After Vietnam, O''Neal continued to fight not only the enemy but the entrenched officer corps of the U.S. Army to train new brigades of battle-ready soldiers. Highly recommended for not only the arm-chair soldier but all those who might find themselves on the modern battlefield." -Homer Hickam, author Rocket Boys (the basis of the film, October Sky), The Keeper''s Son , The Far Reaches "A remarkable story of a man imbued with the Warrior spirit who carried it to heights few ever reach…He epitomizes the term, Rangers Lead the Way. " -Robert Gilbert, Command Sargent Major "'Warrior Big O' Gary O''Neal, a Native American looked for his niche in life and found it in the United States Army Special Operations. This is a great story of a Native American who served his country with distinction and honor, and always continued the mission. I am proud to have him as my friend and brother in arms." -Glen E. Morrell, 7th Sergeant Major of the Army, Ret "Having spent more than 10 years in combat versus the enemies of the USA, I can think of no man alive that I would rather have on my Team than Gary Lee O''Neal. Gary O. does not seem to warm up to combat, unless he is bleeding about his own head and shoulders; then - the enemy is certain to die at the hands of Gary O. as he will simply ''twist'' each of the enemy apart with his hands." -Billy Waugh SGM(R) - SOG Operations Vietnam 1962-1972 "O'Neal's tales of his life and war experiences are graphic and stunning. He is a hard-core member of American's Special Forces warrior breed. Read this and know how the best of America's Army Rangers survive on the battlefields of Vietnam and the secret wars." -Eugene R Sullivan, Federal Judge, Vietnam Vet, Ranger Hall of Fame member, and author of Washington D.C. legal thrillers "Gary O'Neal is the man for whom the term 'warrior' was invented, and his book is essential reading for everyone. Warning: once you start, you will not be able to stop until you've finished this remarkable work of a genuine American hero." -Colonel Jack Jacobs, Ret, Medal of Honor recipient, and author "Deep in the triple canopy jungles of Viet Nam, 1970, I witnessed the incredible feats of heroism of a young SP/4 Gary O'Neal, assigned to me as his 2nd Platoon Leader, Company C (Ranger), 75th Infantry (Airborne), for which he was awarded a Silver Star. His uncanny jungle prowess, absolute fearlessness, decisive actions and quick wit earned him respect, admiration and the love of the entire unit of Warrior LRP/Rangers. His book reveals how at a young age he developed and nurtured the inner Spirit that bred his Warrior nature. I am more than impressed with his array of accomplishments as a leader and instructor of America's finest warriors. The reader will be enthralled as his story is revealing and hard-hitting, running the full gamut of emotions from abject fear to unbridled heroism, from tender love to devastatingly pointed destruction. Among our unique Brotherhood of Warriors, I am proud to have served with the absolute best: American Warrior Gary O'Neal. This story should be required reading for every patriot and a guide for every young aspiring person who seeks to become one of the elite Special Operations Forces." -Gary Dolan, Esq., USMA 1969, Inductee Ranger Hall of Fame 2011, author of Of Their Own Accord, Gary O'Neal is the man for whom the term 'warrior' was invented, and his book is essential reading for everyone. Warning: once you start, you will not be able to stop until you've finished this remarkable work of a genuine American hero., A remarkable story of a man imbued with the Warrior spirit who carried it to heights few ever reach...He epitomizes the term, Rangers Lead the Way., "A remarkable story of a man imbued with the Warrior spirit who carried it to heights few ever reach…He epitomizes the term, Rangers Lead the Way. " -Robert Gilbert, Command Sargent Major "'Warrior Big O' Gary O'Neal, a Native American looked for his nitch in life and found it in the United States Army Special Operations. This is a great story of a Native American who served his country with distinction and honor, and always continued the mission. I am proud to have him as my friend and brother in arms." -Glen E. Morrell, 7th Sergeant Major of the Army, Ret "Having spent more than 10 years in combat versus the enemies of the USA, I can think of no man alive that I would rather have on my Team than Gary Lee O'Neal. Gary O. does not seem to warm up to combat, unless he is bleeding about his own head and shoulders; then - the enemy is certain to die at the hands of Gary O. as he will simply 'twist' each of the enemy apart with his hands." -Billy Waugh SGM(R) - SOG Operations Vietnam 1962-1972 "O'Neal's tales of his life and war experiences are graphic and stunning. He is a hard-core member of American's Special Forces warrior breed. Read this and know how the best of America's Army Rangers survive on the battlefields of Vietnam and the secret wars." -Eugene R Sullivan, Federal Judge, Vietnam Vet, Ranger Hall of Fame member, and author of Washington D.C. legal thrillers "'Warrior Big O' Gary O'Neal, a Native American looked for his nitch in life and found it in the United States Army Special Operations. This is a great story of a Native American who served his country with distinction and honor, and always continued the mission. I am proud to have him as my friend and brother in arms." -Glen E. Morrell, 7th Sergeant Major of the Army, Ret "Gary O'Neal is the man for whom the term 'warrior' was invented, and his book is essential reading for everyone. Warning: once you start, you will not be able to stop until you've finished this remarkable work of a genuine American hero." -Colonel Jack Jacobs, Ret, Medal of Honor recipient, and author, 'Warrior Big O' Gary O'Neal, a Native American looked for his niche in life and found it in the United States Army Special Operations. This is a great story of a Native American who served his country with distinction and honor, and always continued the mission. I am proud to have him as my friend and brother in arms., Military buffs will give this high marks; general readers may find it hard to relate to the author's relentlessly macho ethos, but they will find it hard not to admire his fierce dedication., Like a primordial force from America's war-torn past comes Gary O'Neal. Good, bad, and ugly, his hero's tale is unmatched., Deep in the triple canopy jungles of Viet Nam, 1970, I witnessed the incredible feats of heroism of a young SP/4 Gary O'Neal, assigned to me as his 2nd Platoon Leader, Company C (Ranger), 75th Infantry (Airborne), for which he was awarded a Silver Star. His uncanny jungle prowess, absolute fearlessness, decisive actions and quick wit earned him respect, admiration and the love of the entire unit of Warrior LRP/Rangers. His book reveals how at a young age he developed and nurtured the inner Spirit that bred his Warrior nature. I am more than impressed with his array of accomplishments as a leader and instructor of America's finest warriors. The reader will be enthralled as his story is revealing and hard-hitting, running the full gamut of emotions from abject fear to unbridled heroism, from tender love to devastatingly pointed destruction. Among our unique Brotherhood of Warriors, I am proud to have served with the absolute best: American Warrior Gary O'Neal. This story should be required reading for every patriot and a guide for every young aspiring person who seeks to become one of the elite Special Operations Forces., As a fellow Vietnam vet, I found Gary O'Neal's story of service in the American military a riveting tale of blood and grime and death that is not only vivid but absolutely accurate. His readers will find themselves on the ground at O'Neal's shoulder as he battles in his own unique way America's enemies. No back off and call in the artillery kind of troop, O'Neal goes after the enemy with his bare hands and is more than willing to wade in blood to win. After Vietnam, O'Neal continued to fight not only the enemy but the entrenched officer corps of the U.S. Army to train new brigades of battle-ready soldiers. Highly recommended for not only the arm-chair soldier but all those who might find themselves on the modern battlefield.