They Called Him Ski: Death Before Dishonor

Larry Pypniowski, or Ski as he was called, enlisted in the US military in June 1968 and served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War. Throughout his training and service, Ski wrote letters home to his family detailing his personal thoughts and experiences while serving. Ski was killed in action in September 1969, but his letters were preserved. In this book, the author's brother presents Ski's unaltered letters with historical and personal context for an emotional and raw look at the experiences of Ski as a soldier, bother and son.

About the author

The author is the older brother of Larry Pypniowski (Ski). He is also a Vietnam Veteran, and served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. He attended a two year junior college and Florida State University on the G.I. Bill. He spent the majority of his working life in the corporate world. He is married and has two children. He is retired and lives with his wife Janis in South Jersey.

Product details

• Authors: Stan Pypniowski
• Publisher: Neil Investments Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2020
• EAN: 9781543977615
• ISBN: 978-1-5439-7761-5
• No. of pages: 166
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 226 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 249 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration