PEACE, PATRIOTISM AND WAR

About the Book

This book “Peace – Patriotism – And War” contains poems which this author wrote during the period from September 11, 2001, to the present Iraq War.  Also included are poems about Terrorism and Osama Bin-Laden.  Included in these three chapters are poems expressing the author’s opinion of Peace, that America stands for, the United States Military and how America perceives war.   The mindboggling scenes of Protesters, Disrespect for the American Flag, the United States Military, other Leaders and Allies are written here.  Disrespect for the President, of the United States, Commander-in-Chief, led this author to write and speak out from his Patriotic Heart.  As a WW II Veteran, its hard to believe, that there is abuse in this Land of Opportunity and misconceptions of the word FREEDOM and PEACE. It is my humble opinion, written here, to stand up for America.

About the Author

Frank A. Pellegrino was born June 10, 1922 in Niagara Falls, New York. His parents were born in Italy and came to the United States in the early 1900’s.

He attended the St. Joseph Elementary School in Niagara Falls.  In the 5^th Grade, is where he learned to write poetry, a teaching that stayed with him all his life. After he left High School, he enlisted with the United States Regular Army, at age eighteen.  Serving in W.W. II, he was in Iceland, France and England overseas.  After 4 and half years of active duty, he returned to Niagara Falls.

June 1, 1958, he married, Theresa Angellotti,  from Oneonta, New York (now deceased) and they were married 33 years.  He had been employed with the New York State Parks Commission for 25 years. To-date he has been retired for 20 years. After her death, he decided to make use of all his skills and hobbies.  This way he could fill the void in his life.

His hobbies are gardening, writing, classical music, sports and cooking.  He is a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, the DAV, AARP, and CSEA.

Frank has received many awards from the International Library of Poetry and one Beautification Award for his flower gardens in Niagara Falls. He has numerous poems published in Books of Anthologies with the International Library of Poetry to-date.

April 27, 2001, Frank married his friend from Bloomington, Indiana, Alice Ann Davidson-Gilmore and they live a quiet, retired life in Niagara Falls, New York.

Frank’s goal as a writer is not only to fill the empty void that was in his life, but, life itself inspires him.  God’s power and creations and all life surroundings, give him strength and hope for all his tomorrows.