Blaze of Light

The Inspiring True Story of Green Beret Medic Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor Recipient

By: Marcus Brotherton

Narrated by: Ray Porter

For fans of Unbroken and Hacksaw Ridge comes the powerful true story of a Medal of Honor recipient who faced more than his fair share of battles—and overcame them through perseverance and faith.

“What Gary Beikirch did to receive his medal is unforgettable—and the story of what he overcame afterward is as big and moving as they come.”—Gary Sinise

After dawn the siege began. It was April 1, 1970, and Army Green Beret medic Gary Beikirch knew the odds were stacked against their survival. Some 10,000 enemy soldiers sought to obliterate the twelve American Special Forces troops and 400 indigenous fighters who stood fast to defend 2,300 women and children inside the village of Dak Seang. For his valor and selflessness during the ruthless siege, Beikirch would be awarded a Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest and most prestigious military decoration.

But Gary returned home wounded in body, mind, and soul. To find himself again, Gary retreated to a cave in the mountains of New England, where a redemptive encounter with God allowed Gary to find peace.

New York Times best-selling author Marcus Brotherton chronicles the incredible true story of a person who changed from lost to found. Gripping and unforgettable, and written with a rich and vivid narrative voice, Blaze of Light will inspire you to answer hurt with ingenuity, to reach for faith, and to find clarity and peace within any season of storm.

Powerful truths

I found this powerful. The truths Gary lived were lived because that is who he was and was doing anything to impress or gain but out a love which becomes clear and focused enough it could be communicated to the reader and the world. Thanks for never giving up Gary, you are an inspiration to me.

Incredible story

I felt I was in Vietnam or in a cave or a hospital. People need to know the story of Gary Beikirch and he fellow Vietnam Veterans. His struggle was real and shows how faith can overcome the strongest of lifes heartaches.

Amazing Story

I had heard of Gary Beikirch from YouTube documentaries, but never knew the full story of what he had endured. This is a biography, not an autobiography, like most of the books that I read. I can't imagine having to live through his post Vietnam experiences
I wish that all of the war protesters would read this story and reassess how they treated our vets.

Great lesson on facing adversity

I found this story very uplifting in a difficult time. I would thank Gary for sharing his story and making a difference in so many lives.

So Inspirational!

This book is helping me deal with demons from my own war. Thank you so much for sharing your story Gary and Lolly.