Elaine Hopkins and Ruth Hopkins Lopes
David loved his big brother Jake. When Jake left to join the military, David looked forward to the day that his brother would return home. One day, 2 military officers came to their house to tell his family that Jake had been killed in an explosion in the war zone. David was very sad. His grandmother, best friend, Malik, Mr. Louis, and the kids of the neighborhood, heard the news, and wanted to help David get through it all.
This book is in essence of the ministry of Little Hometown Soldiers, a non profit children’s organization of kids 5-12 years, that reach out to kids whose parents are away at war. These children feel very honored to learn at an early age the preciousness in association with sharing. They also do shows for Veteran’s Hospitals and Veteran’s Nursing Homes in appreciation for veterans that have put themselves in harm's way to help maintain a strong, and safe environment for them to grow.
The Authors are Sisters/ Natives of Florida(Ocala). Ruth is a Risk Manager for a Large Medical Firm, residing in the Ormond Beach Area. Elaine works as a Health Care Professional, and is a Women's Army Corps Veteran, residing in St. Petersburg.
(color photo book)
What’s the matter, David?”
Malik was pumping fast on his bicycle, zooming around the corner when he spotted his friend and little sister sitting on the front steps of their house. David looked sad and his little sister put her arm around him to try to console him. He had been crying. Little Jason was trying to help too.
“Man, did you get in trouble?” Malik asked again as he quickly stepped on the brake and skidded to a dusty stop.
Malik parked his bike, walked over to his friend and sat down on the other side of him. He was concerned. The boys were best friends to each other. They shared deepest secrets.
