Pedro E. Acevedois a freelance writer living in Westbury, New York. Avid enthusiasts of salsa music, he and his wife are well known in the New York City Latin dance club community. Having served in the Armed Forces in the mid-70's alongside many Vietnam veterans, Pedro heard first-hand accounts of the horrors those soldiers endured and inspired him to write this book. He has since enjoyed a successful career as an accountant for various foreign banks.