Grandpa, Were You Scared?

“Stephanie has eloquently captured the intense experiences of a battle-tested marine on Guadalcanal. Learn how World War II made a youth a marine.”

— Col. James A. Blakely Jr., USMC ret., friend of Angelo Sammartino for many years

“In this true account, the faith of the author’s father withstood his combat experience in World War II and led him to the realization that people are people all over the world.”

— Col. Samuel Boykin Hunter, retired, US Army

A World War II veteran and grandfather recalls combat experiences in the South Pacific and encounters with villagers in post-war Japan. His inspiring story personalizes history and explores the meaning of courage and the importance of faith.