Arts & Entertainment
7th Annual Jewish Book Festival: Barry Fixler, Semper Cool: One Marine's Fond Memories of Vietnam
"This Veterans Day come hear Barry Fixler, Rockland County's 2009 Veteran of the Year, speak about his life, his experiences in Vietnam and how they have influenced his humanitarian efforts.
Barry, a Marine and member of the Jewish War Veterans, believes his religion taught him many lessons he carried into combat with him. Expecting the unexpected and thinking ahead were just two of these. They were especially important when he foiled an attempt to rob his Bardonia jewelry store. He will speak about the Wounded Warriors project and how he uses his business to help collect funds. One hundred percent of his royalties from this book will go to nonprofit organizations that assist wounded veterans and the families of our fallen heroes."