Grave Trippers II: Remembering and Respecting America’s Heroes and Heroines
Robert and Vincent Gardino
| Pages | 194 |
| Size | 6 x 9 inches |
| ISBN | 9781680980516 |
| Tags | History, Philadelphia, Reference, Travel |
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Praise for Grave Trippers II:
“They have a passion for the complex tapestry of American history and its many facets. The Gardino brothers have a unique appreciation for those who have sacrificed and struggled along America’s endless journey toward a more perfect union.”
—Louis L. Picone, author of The President Is Dead and Grant’s Tomb
“The Gardino brothers have done it again. In their fantastic sequel they’ll lead you on a hero’s journey, across the U.S. Get on board because the Gardinos—and their subjects—are terrific company.”
—Helene Stapinski, author of The American Way
“The Gardino brothers once again have hit gold in the unlikeliest of places: the grave sites of some of this nation’s most important heroes.”
—Kyle Pope, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives at Covering Climate Now
Come along with the Gardino brothers as they lead another trip to cemeteries across the United States where prominent Americans who served their country lie in their final resting places.
Visiting the graves of these heroes and heroines in all parts of the United States, once again the Gardinos use their tour itineraries to enlighten fellow travelers about underappreciated nuggets of American history and the lives of the men women who made it. These citizens were soldiers, scientists, authors, judges, civil rights leaders, actors, singers, athletes, political leaders, and clergymen with one thing in common—they used their talents to help others and to build a better society. To stand at their graves with Robert and Vincent is to take inspiration from their lives.
When asked on his deathbed where he would like to be buried, Bob Hope famously quipped, “Surprise me.” Plenty of surprises await the reader in these stories of the lives and deaths of the heroes and heroines of American history—a unique way to learn about our shared past.
About the Authors:
Robert Gardino is a native New Yorker. With degrees in accounting and finance from Fordham and NYU, he spent most of his working career in banking. While he has Parkinson’s Disease, it does not deter him from “grave tripping.” In this book he hopes to bring recognition to great individuals who are not as well remembered as they should be.
Vincent Gardino was born and raised in New York as a first-generation Italian-American. His career has encompassed media sales management in radio, television, and print, including positions at ABC, NBC, New York Public Radio, and Straus News. As a graduate of St. Francis College with a degree in history, he enjoys hunting for the graves of famous individuals as a way to connect with the past.
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