Metro North Camp of the Gideons International
2025 December 8. Time: 6:00 P.M. Place: Andover Pizza Ranch, 13797 Jay Street NW, Andover, MN 55304. Author invited to talk about the book. Books will be available for purchase.
Rum River Radio Podcast from Randevu Coffee House
2025 December 7. Time 1:00 P.M. Place: Randevu Coffee House, 310 Dahlin Ave SE, Isanti, MN 55040. This is a public attended Podcast, with questions from the audience. Books will be available for purchase.
United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday Ball
Hosted by MWSS-471 and RS Twin Cities
2025 November 22. Time: 4:30-11:59 P.M. Place: Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Author was invited and will attend the event. In 2006 the author was the USMC Birthday Ball Guest of honor and was presented an award for writing the book “The Twins Platoon”.
North Branch American Legion
2025 November 17. Time: 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Retirement party for Chisago County Veterans Service Officer Bryan Brown. Author invited to sign book and books will be available for purchase.
Linwood Elementary School drive by parade
2025 November 11. Time 9:30 A.M. Place Linwood Elementary School, 21900 Typo Creek Dr NE, Wyoming, MN 55092. Author to participate in this educational event that honors veterans.
Pauly’s Pub and Grill 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
2025 November 10. Time 4:30 P.M. Place: 1668 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104. Marine Corps Birthday Celebration with book signing.
The 250th Marine Corps Birthday & Annual Veterans Day Lunch Celebration
2025 November 10th. Time: 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Place: Richfield VFW, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN 55423. Book signing. A brief introduction of the author and the book. Copies of the book will be on display and available for purchase.
River Bend 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony
2025 November 8th. Time 6:00 P.M. Place: 14077 Saint Francis Blvd, Ramsey, MN 55303. Author invited to attend and to have books for sale.
Prior Lake VFW 250th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
2025 November 7th. Time: 5:30 A.M. Place: 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. As part of the program, Author to give a short talk, provide books preordered. Books will be available for purchase.
Rum River Radio with Janet Schaak
2025 November. Various dates. Time: Various times. Place: Rum River Radio – Free Internet Radio – Live365 . Author to be interviewed about the book. There will be airings and a Radio Podcast.
The Monster Mash Dance Halloween Dance Party
2025 October 31. Time: 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Place American Legion Post 622, 3073 Bridge St NW, St Francis, MN 55070. Book signing to take place prior to the start of the music at 8:30 P.M..
MORA VETERANS MEMORIAL
2025 October 28. Time 10:00 A.M. Place: Veterans Memorial, Mora, MN. Coffee talk and book signing.
Vietnam Era Last Man Standing
2025 October 14. Time 11:00 A.M. Place: Rusty Cow, 2 South Pine Drive, Circle
Pines, MN. Talk and book signing.
The Book Connection Show
2025 Oct 2. Podcast. Time 11:00 A.M. Place: The book connection. The Show introduces avid readers to up and coming authors and their incredible stories. Interviews are posted on their You Tube channel.
18th Annual Nowthen Heritage Festival
2025 September 27. Time: 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Place: Nowthen Memorial Park 19888 Nowthen Blvd NW, Nowthen, MN 55303. Author will be in at an exhibit selling and signing books. The festival will showcase city’s history, talents, and residents. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast under the big tent, live music, petting zoo, inflatables, axe throwing, and activities throughout the day, and end with the “best fireworks show”.
Metro Marines
2025 September 25. Book signing. Time 6:00. Springlake Park VFW. Place: VFW Club Kraus-Hartig Post, 8100 Pleasant View Dr NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Nomadic Research Podcast
2025 September 7. Time 1:00 P.M. – 2:17 P.M. Place: Dixon, Illinois. Nomadic Research is a company specializing in developing premium products for travel and outdoor use. Author was interviewed by founder Dagan Vanoosten, a decorated Marine who fought in the War against global terror. His Recon uniform is on display at the National Marine Corps Museum.
The 40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
2025 September 6. Book signing 11:30 – 12:30 P.M. Saturday. Place: The 40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest will take place on September 6-7, 2025, in Chicago, featuring renowned authors, literary programs, and over 100 independent booksellers.
American Legion Post 225
2025 July 21. Recognition event with book signing. 6:30 PM. Place: 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, Minnesota
54th Nowthen Threshing Show
2025 August 15-17. Joint Book signing with Gary Hedstrom, author of Small-Town Minnesota Farm Boy. Gates open at 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Place: 7415 Old Viking Blvd., Nowthen, Minnesota.
National Marine Corps Museum
2025 August 15. Place: Triangle, Virgina near Marine Corps Base Quantico. Author visited the museum with Frank and Becky Valdez. The main floor attraction is a UH34D helicopter, which is written about and appears in the book. Frank, a highly decorated Marine, who fought in the Battle of Dai Do (written about in Chapter 26) was the impromptu speaker to a group of Marines visiting the Museum. See photos in Gallery.
2025 August 13-14. Private Reception, Falls Church service and Funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Place: Virgina, USA.
Brigadier General William Weise
The military service of BGen Weise has ties to the Twins Platoon, which is written in about in several books, including “The Legacy of the twins Platoon. See photos in Gallery.
69TH Almelund Threshing Show
2025 August 8-10. Joint Book signing with Gary Hedstrom, author of Small Town Minnesota Farm Boy. Time 7:00 A.M to closing. Place: Almelund Threshing Grounds, Almelund, Minnesota
American Legion Post 225
2025 July 21. Recognition for working members with book signing. Time 6:30 PM. Place: 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, Minnesota
132nd Pine County Fair
2025 August 1-3. Book signing with Doug Branzovsky. Place Vietnam Life Magazine exhibit. Time: Fair Schedule. Place: Pine County Fairgrounds, 707 1st Ave NW, Pine City, Minnesota
American Legion Post 225
2025 July 21. Recognition for working members with book signing. Time 6:30 PM. Place: 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, Minnesota
VFW Post 4210
2025 July 17. Recognition for special members with book signing. 7:15 PM. Place: 556 12th St SW, Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Memorial Day Program
2025 May 26. Time: Noon lunch with program to follow. Place: Minnesota Veterans Homes-Minneapolis, 5101 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Author Guest speaker.
Behind the Game
2025 May 9. Time 1:00 P.M. Podcast with Patrick Klinger and Dave Bowden. Posted on You Tube video “Behind the Game with Chris Sauro, author of “The Twins Platoon” & “The Legacy of the Twins Platoon”.
Mall of America 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Event
2024 June 13-15. Time: various programs and activities from 10:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M. The Minnesota Museum and library had a book display, which included the author’s book – The Twins Platoon.
Saint Charles Veterans Memorial Day Program
2024 May 27th. Time 10:15 A.M. Place: Memorial Park, Saint Charles, MN. Author, and Diane Finneman, were the guest speakers.
Linwood Elementary School Vets Parade
2023 November 13. Time: 8:30 A.M. Place: 21900 Typo Creek Dr NE, Wyoming, MN 55092. Author was one of many student relatives who were invited to participate in the drive. School and students honored the veterans for their service.
VFW Prior Lake Marine Corp Ball
2023 November 10th. Time: 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Place: 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Author and Korean War Veterans Ned Forney and Jim Stafford were invited as guests and were introduced.
Military Officers of America
2023 September 12th. Time: 5:30 P.M. Place: St Paul Yacht Club, 375 Water St W, Saint Paul, MN 55107. Author Guest speaker. Talk filmed by LATV and posted on You Tube www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5NU_KMfwTg .
Applewood Point of Eagan Veterans Day Event
2022 November 11th. Time: 2:00 P.M. Place: Great Room 16389 Glory Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Author Keynote speaker.
American legion Post 225 Memorial Day Program
2022 May 30th. Time: 9:00 A.M. Place: 355 West Broadway, Forest Lake, MN. Author Keynote speaker.
Vietnam Veterans War Day
2021 March 29th. LATV produced the “Vietnam Veterans Day” Video on You Tube Video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPlOMrt1d4&t=30s . Author one of those interviewed.
Room Dedication to Skip Schmidt
2018 June 13. Time: Fort Snelling Minnesota Veterans Home Building 22 Community Room dedication to Twins Platoon member Wallace “Skip” Schmidt. Author one of many guest speakers at the dedication ceremony.
Forest Lake July 4th Parade
2017 July 4th. Author one of the Vietnam Veterans invited to be in the parade and ride aboard a military truck.
10th Anniversary Celebration of Chisago Lakes Area Library
2016 April 26. Time 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 PM. Place: 11754 302nd St, Chisago City, MN. Meet local authors. Will have events and refreshments.
Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Minnesota
2016 June 9. Annual Dinner, Author to participate. Guest speaker will be Sergeant Major Brad Kasal USMC, author of “My Men Our My Hero’s”.
Detroit Lakes Public Library
2015 November 9. Time 7 P.M. Place Detroit Public Library. Author guest speaker. Contact person Debra Wahl, wa***@***********rl.org
50th Anniversary, Military Museum, Camp Ripley
2015 July 18. Place: Camp Ripley. “Voices from Vietnam” exhibit. Author is one of the Minnesota Authors participating in the event. Contact person Jeff Thielen, Executive Director Military History Society of Minnesota/MN Military Museum. www.mnmilitarymuseum.org
Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Minnesota
2015 April 23. Time 7:00 P.M. Annual Dinner. Author presents to the guest speaker Lieutenant General David H. Berger an autographed copy of the book “The Twins Platoon” signed by all the Marines in attendance. Signatures came from Marines who had served from World War II to present. The book was a gift from the MCCCMN given in appreciation of speaker’s distinguished military service.
Veterans Day Program, Forest Lake High School
2014 November 11. Time 10:20 A.M. Place: Forest Lake High School. Author keynote speaker. Contact person Steve Massey.
Parmly Community Outreach Program
2014 March 25. Place: Chisago City, Minnesota, Author guest speaker, Contact person Mara Krinke 651-257-7956
Elim Lutheran Church
2014 February 10. Time 11:00 A.M. Place: 3978 West Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422. Author Guest Speaker, Contact person John Hofmann 763-443-3502.
American Legion Post 567
2012 November 11. Time 7 P.M. Place: St Michael Middle School West auditorium, St Michael, MN. Veterans Day Event. Author Keynote Speaker. Contact person Eric Kloss Commander Post 567 612-616-6652
Stan Turner Radio Show
2012 November 11. Time 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM., Author guest on show.
The Educators
2012 November 8. Time12:00 noon. Place: Wyoming, MN, Author speaker. Contact person Jerry Johnson 651-387-3112.
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game
2012 September 16. Time 12:30 P.M. Place: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN Author served as the honorary U.S. Flag Raiser
Memorial Day Service
2012 May 28. Time, 9:00 A.M Place: Lakeside Memorial Park, Downtown Forest Lake, Forest Lake, MN. Author Keynote Speaker. Contact person Ron Miller 651-464-5549, 651-303-2079.
Faith Lutheran Church
2011 November 9. Time 12:00 noon. Place: 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Author guest speaker. Location Contact person Nancy Westlund 651-464-3668.
Arbors at Ridges
2011 October 24. Time 3:30 PM. Place 13810 Community Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337. Author guest speaker. Contact person Events Director Chantel Brace, 952-898-4005.
Seniors Learning Together (SALT)
2011 October 10, Time 10:45 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. Place: at Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 County Road 42, Burnsville, MN. Fall Educational series, Author guest speaker. Susan Rausch, Acting Project Director 651-322-8329.
Modern Day Twins Platoon
2011 September 5. Time 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Minnesota Twins Baseball Organization will host a pre-game ceremony to honor the original Twins Platoon of 1967 and the 24 enlistees who will be sworn into the Marine Corps as the Modern Day Twins Platoon.
Cambridge Isanti Rotary
2011 August 12. Place: First Baptist Church, Cambridge, Minnesota. Author guest speaker. Contact person Jean Anderson
763-242-3114.
U.S. History and Social Studies classes
2011 June 6. Place: Forest Lake High School. Diane Finnemann, James Noll and Twins Platoon Author as guest speakers. School contact person Suzanne Stennes-Rogness.
Liberty Day
2011 April 20. Time 9:00 AM. Place: LILA Language International Language Academy, Forest Lake. School educational event sponsored by the Forest Lakes Lions Club. Author is one of the guest speakers.
Vietnam Veterans Day Program
2011 March 27. Time 1:30 PM. Place: Forest Lake American Legion Post #225. 4th Annual Vietnam Veterans Scholarship. Recognize and honor Gold Star Families. Master of Ceremony Stan Turner. For more information contact Diane Finnemann 651-464-4721.
Rosemount Area Arts Council
2011 March 22. Meet the Author. For more information contact Keith Reed – President, 651-423-0213.
Scandia Marine Lions Club
2010 November 11. Time 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Place: Scandia/Senior Community Center is at 14727 209th St. N., Scandia, MN. Morning guest speaker will be author. For more information, contact John Venables 464-6259.
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
2010 October 23. Time 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00. Place: Spectacular Event Banquet Center, Isanti, MN. Social Entertainment and honoring all Veterans. Author Guest Speaker. For more information contact Event Chairman – John Schmidt 651-257-2858, ECM Vietnam Veterans Chapter #684.
Minnesota Twins Baseball Team 50th Season Celebration Weekend
2010 September 3–5. Place: Target Field. Former players, front office personnel and key contributors from the Twins 50 seasons are being invited back to participate in these historic festivities. Each day during the performance of the National Anthem the hoisting of the American the flag is going to be raised by a member of the Twins Platoon.
Veterans Appreciation Picnic
2010 June 5th. Time 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. Place: Forest Lake Lakeside Park. Free picnic style meal, live music and guest speakers State Representative Bob Dettmer, Senator Ray Vandeveer and Christy Sauro author of the Twins Platoon. This annual event is put on by Crossroads Church as a way to thank and honor local veterans and their families.
Memorial Day Service at the State Capital
2010 May 31. Time 3:00 P.M. Place: State Capital Wall. Author guest speaker. Special flag raising ceremony for the family members of Twins Platoon member “Skip” Schmidt. For more information contact Mike Clark 763-323-1336 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Anoka County Chapter 470.
Metro Marines Twins Day Fundraiser
2010 May 9. Time 1:10 P.M. Place: Minnesota Twins VS Baltimore Orioles baseball game. Twins Platoon member Wayne Bauer will carry the national Colors for this ceremony. For more information contact Mike Johnson at 763-412-7771.
Tri City Legion Rotary Group
2010 April 20. Time 1:00 to 1:30 P.M. Author guest speaker.
3rd Annual Vietnam High School Scholarship Award Program
2010 March 28. Time 1:00 P.M. Place: Forest Lake Senior High. Guests include: Television and Radio celebrity Stan Turner, Executive Director of Vets for Freedom Pete Hegseth. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann will be presenting a Presidential Unit Citation to Vietnam Veterans Bob Hathaway. Author, Christy Sauro will speak about Bruce Sommer and his drawing “Anguish”.
Chisago Lakes Schools and Chisago Lakes Area Library
2010 February 11. Time 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Place: Chisago Lakes Middle School Media Center. A collaboration event between the school and library. Author presentation followed by a book signing. For more information contact Carla Lydon (cl****@****ib.org). Optional Dinner at 5:30 P.M. $6.50 with advanced reservations.
Vennekretsen Lodge
2009 November 9. Time 7:30 P.M. Place: Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 Fourth Ave South, Anoka, MN 55303. Author presentation followed by a book signing. For more information contact Margaret person 763-494-5633
Author Series sponsored by the Minnesota Twins Baseball Team Organization
2009 September 1. Time 6:00 P.M. before the game. Place: the Mirassou Winery Sunroom. There will be an exclusive question and answer format with author for the season ticket holders. On the concourse during the game, from the 2nd – 7th inning, the Twins organization will host a book signing open to the public. For more information contact Julie Rohloff, Minnesota Twins, 612-642-7026.
The Stan Turner Show 1220 AM Radio
2009 June 6. Time 12:00 Noon to 1:00P.M. Subject, Minnesota Honors Vietnam Era Veterans. Author is one of two guests.
Crossroads Covenant Church Veteran’s Appreciation Roast
2009 May 30. Time 1P.M. to 4 P.M. Place: American legion Post 225, 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN. All local veterans in the community are invited to bring their families for this free event given in appreciation for their sacrifice for our country. Free food, music and games. Author is the guest speaker.
Vietnam Veterans Day Program
2009 March 29. Time 1:30 P.M. Place: Washington County Hardwood Creek Library. Program includes the awarding of the 2nd Annual Vietnam Veterans Scholarship, honoring Lt. Col. Thomas E. Anderson, showing of the FSN Award winning short film, “Spotlight The Twins Platoon”. The Author and other members of the Twins Platoon will be on hand to sign books.
2nd Annual Kick the Winter Blues
2009 February 19. Time 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Place: United Methodist Church 6500 Main Street, North Branch. Coping with Life’s Realities. Resource Fair Free Supper by Madd Joe’s BBQ Preregistration Required. Call Community Education at 651-674-1025 or register online www.nbaceonline.org Location Author to attend as part of military exhibit. Books available.
Fridley Senior Program-Veteran’s Celebration.
2008 November 11. Time 10:45 A.M. Place: Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th Street NE, Fridley, MN 55432. Celebration with a luncheon and speaker to honor our vets. Author guest speaker and a book signing as one of the events. Co-hosted by American Legion Post. Contact person Connie Thompson 763-502-5162.
Erie Family Reunion
2008 July 18-21. Place: The Hampton Inn, Bemidji, MN. Author to speak and book signings.
St. Paul Saints Baseball Team
2008 July 4. Time 7:00 P.M. to 7:25P.M. Vietnam Veterans and members of the Twins Platoon to be honored in a pre-game ceremony.
Meadows on Fairview Speakers Series
2008 June 19. Time 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Place: Meadows on Fairview, Wyoming, MN. DVD presentation and Author to speak followed by a book signing. For more information contact Bernice Olson 651-982-6228.
Forest Lake High School
2008 June 4. Time 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Class subject the Vietnam War. Guest speakers author Chris Sauro, Diane Finnemann, and Jim Knoll.
Joy Book Club
2008 May 22. Time 6:30 P.M. Book club to host author. Contact person is Connie Hendrickson 651-462-3724.
Faith Lutheran Church Book Club
2008 May 19. Time 7:00 P.M. Book club to host author at Contact person is Connie Hendrickson 651-462-3724.
Defenders of Democracy Day
2008 May 12. Time 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Place: Minnesota History Center. Free admission. One of many agenda items will be Author speaking and a book signing. Contact Minnesota History Center 651-259-3000 or 800-657-3773, Deaf and hard -of-hearing: TTY 651-282-6073.
Marine Corps League Conference Midwest Division
2008 April 18-20. Place: Watertown, South Dakota. Author guest speaker and book signing.
Open House at the New Washington County Library
2008 March 29. Events and program will include the Mayor of Forest Lake, Stev Stegner, speaker Jim Noll, the awarding of the 1st annual Vietnam Veteran Memorial Scholarship. The author and others written about in the book will be a part of the activities taking place to celebrate the passage of the Vietnam Veterans Day legislation.
2nd Minnesota State Senate Hearing
2008 March 11. Time 3:00 P.M. Place: State Office Building. For HF2582 (Howes) Vietnam Veterans Day legislation to pass into law March 29th as Vietnam Veterans Day. Diane Finnemann and the author to give testimony.
Kick the Winter Blues
2008 March 6. Time 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Place: United Methodist Church, 6500 Main Street, North Branch. Celebrate Mental Health. Free meals and guest speakers. Author to attend and have copies of the book “Twins Platoon” available for purchase. Diane Finnemann to attend and meet with folks seeking advice and information about suicide. For more information contact Ann at (651) 674-4090.
1st Minnesota State Senate Hearing
2008 February 15. Time 8:30 A.M. Place: State Office Building. Hearing at for HF2582 (Howes) Vietnam Veterans Day designated as March 29. Diane Finnemann and the author to give testimony.
Waconia Senior High School
2008 January 16. Time 1:40 P.M. Author Guest Speaker at History Class (Vietnam).
Veterans Day Memorial
2007 November 11. Time 11:00 A.M.. Place: Prairie Center Drive and Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN. Guest Speaker Twins Platoon member Tim Sather.
Knights of Columbus
2007 November 6. Time 6:30 P.M. Place: Fridley Knights of Columbus Hall. Author talk and book signing,
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2007 November 5. Time 7:25 A.M. Veterans Day guest interview with author.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 September 3. Time 12:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
2007 September 3. Time 4:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2007 August 20. Time 7:25 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 August 6. Time 1:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 30. Time 2:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 27. Time 2:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 26. Time 1:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Barbara Schneider Foundation Fundraiser
2007 July 26. Time 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Place: New Central Library in Minneapolis, in the Carl and Eloise Pohlad Hall, Minneapolis. Author to participate in this year’s gala. Theme is “Books/authors/stories”.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 26 Time 1:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 25. Time 7:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Minnesota News Network “Returning Iraq veterans with reflections on Vietnam Veterans”
2007 July 23. Time to be aired later over possibly 79 to 80 radio stations. Half hour program by Stan Turner. Author will be a guest speaker.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 23. Time 6:30 A.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 23. Time 1:30 A.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 21. Time 9:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 19. Time 3:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 18. Time 10:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 ”July 9. Time 1:30 A.M., 6:30 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 8. Time 12:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 7. Time 2:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 5. Time 3:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 4. Time 11:00 A.M. Half-hour TV special. Debut of the FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 3. Time 9:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special following the Twins and Yankee’s baseball game.
Home-front Support for Returning and Iraq-bound MN Vets
2007 June 21. Time 6:15 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Place: Presbyterian Church of Apostles, 701 East 130th, Burnsville, MN. Sponsored by PCA Center for Wholeness in cooperation with the 88th Regional Readiness Command, Combat Operational Stress Unit, USAR, and personnel of the Veterans Administration Hospital. Author book signing.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2007 May 28. Time 7:25 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Memorial Day Services
2007 May 28. Time 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Place: Forest Lake VFW and American Legion. Author will deliver keynote address.
Pine City High School, U.S. History classes-Vietnam studies
2007 May 23. Time 9:00 to 11:00A.M. Place: Pine City High School. Author guest speaker for two classes. Author showing the FOX Sports TV video presentation “The Twins Feature” and will show the sketch “Anguish” by Bruce Sommer.
Tartan High School, U.S. History classes-Vietnam studies
2007 May 7. Time 7:25A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Author guest speaker for fives classes,175 students. Author showing of the Fox Sports TV video presentation “The Twins Feature” and the sketch “Anguish” by Bruce Sommer..
Coming Home From War: a community’s response to our veteran
2007 April 18. Time 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Place: Basilica of St. Mary. Author to introduce guest speakers.
KLGR Radio “The Morning Show” with Laura Olson and Chad Smith
2007 March 6. Time 1490 A.M. Guest interview with author.
North Branch Community Education
2007 February 27. Time 6:30 to 8:30. Place: North Branch, MN. Tuesday evening class with refreshments. Class covers Coming Home from War: a community response to our veterans. A Soldiers Life at War: its impact upon returning to the homeland. A Soldiers Life Back Home: A community’s response for a healthy reintegration. Welcome and opening comments by author Chris Sauro. Speakers will include Major Rasmussen. For registration call 651-674-1025
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2007 February 16. Time 7:25 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Wyoming Library Author of the month
2007 January 20. Time 2:00 P.M. Place: Wyoming Library, Wyoming, MN 12:30P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Author to talk followed by a book signing.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2006 December 8. Time 7:20 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Mall of America, Barnes and Noble bookstore
2006 December 2. Time noon. Book signing.
11thMarine Corp. Birthday Ball, Marine Wing Support Squadron 471
2006 November 11. Time 5:30 P.M. Place: Northland Inn, 7025 Northland Drive, Brooklynn Park, Minnesota. Author Guest Speaker and Guest of Honor with a book signing. You must have a ticket to attend. Event is sold out.
The Stan Turner Show 1220 AM Radio
2006 November 11. Time 11:00A.M. to Noon. Author one of three guests.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2006 November 10. Time 7:30 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Christian Men’s Breakfast (non-denominational)
2006 November 7, Time 8:00 A.M. Place: Swedish Village Inn, Center City, MN. Author talk.
St. Paul Public Library
2006 November 4. Time 2:00P.M. Place: Rice Street Branch, St. Paul, MN. Reading event & book signing. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library.
North Branch Community Education
2006 November 4. Times 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 11:00-11:50am. Place: 6644 Main Street, North Branch, MN. Issues facing military families during deployment and re-integration, workshop with author as the instructor. Three 50-minute sessions. For registration call 651-674-1025.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
2006 October 7th. Time1:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M. Place: Apache Plaza, Rochester, MN. Book signing.
Walden Bookstore
2006 September 16. Time 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Place: Northtown Mall, MN Book signing
Linwood Family Fun Days
2006 September 9. Time 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Place: Linwood Township Twon Hall Complex. Meet the author and book signing.
Timothy Lutheran Church
2006 September 10. Time 12:30 P.M.–1:30 P.M. Place: St. Louis Park, MN Book. Book signing and talk.
Wyoming Men’s Book Club
2006 August 22. Wyoming, MN. Book signing and talk.
USMC Combat Helicopters Association Reunion (Popasmoke)
2006 August 9-13. Place: Fort Worth convention center in Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas. Book signing.
Auto Today Glass
2006 July 25. Time 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Place: Roseville, MN. Luncheon with author talk and book signing.
Vietnam Veterans of America Cambridge Chapter
2006 July 22. Time 6:30 P.M.–9:00 P.M. Place: Isanti County Fair, MN. Book signing.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
2006 July 22. Time 2:00 P.M.– 4:00 P.M. Place: Blaine, MN. Book signing.
Reunion 2nd Battalion 4th Marines (Magnificent Bastards) and supporting aviation units
2006 July 12– 16. Time 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. book signing July 13th. Place: Marine Corps Bookstore, Quantico, Virginia.
Riverfest Community Event
2006 July 8. Time 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Place: Anoka County Historical Society, Anoka, MN. Vietnam exhibit and book signing.
Minnesota Twins Baseball Team Organization
2006 July 2. Pre-game ceremony honoring the Twins Platoon in the Metro Dome at the Twins vs. Brewers game. Sponsored the Minnesota Twins Baseball Organization.
Walden Bookstore Northtown Mall
2006 July 2. Time 12:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Place Metro Dome. Book signing.
TV special “The Twins Feature” aired by FSN, Fox Sports TV.
2006 June 28. Fox TV Sports Twins Feature: 7 minute TV spot aired in the pre-game show (with repeated Broadcasts)
Seven minutes long. Produced by Trevor Fleck and edited by Dan Truebenbach.
WCCO Radio 8:30 AM Pat Miles
2006 June 28. Time 11:00 A.M. Place: live at the dome. Guest interview with author.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2006 June 26. Time 7:20 A.M. Place Mora, MN. Guest interview with author.
Forest Lake Women’s Book Club
2006 June 20. Time 7:00 P.M.– 8:30 P.M. Author talk and book signing.
Walden Bookstore
2006 June 17. Time 12:30 P.M.– 2:00 P.M. Place: Ridgedale, MN. Book signing
Barnes & Noble
2006 June 16. Time 6:00 P.M.– 8:00 P.M. St. Cloud, MN. Book signing,
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2006 May 29. Time 7:20 A.M. Place Mora, MN. Memorial Day Broadcast. Interview with author.
Nowthen Lions
2006 May 28. Time 3:00 P.M.– 5:00 P.M. Place Nowthen, MN. Book signing.
The Stan Turner Radio Show 1220 AM
2006 May 27. Time 9:30 A.M.- 10:00 A.M. Place: Stillwater, MN
Abundant Life Church
2006 May 21. Time 8:30 A.M.– 11:30 A.M. Place: North Branch, MN. Book signing and talk.
Abundant Life Church
2006 May 20. Time 5:30 A.M.– 6:30 A.M. Place: North Branch, MN. Book signing and talk.
WCCO Radio 830 AM, John Rash Talk Show
2006 May 13. Time 10:10 P.M.– 10:30 P.M.
Minnesota Conference of History Educators
2006 May 13. Time 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Place: St. Cloud, MN. Book signing.
Chisago Lakes Lions Club
2006 May 10. Time 6:00 P.M. Place: Chisago, MN. Author talk and book signing.
Vietnam Veterans of America Cambridge Chapter
2006 May 3. Time 7:00 P.M. Place: Cambridge, MN. Book signing.
American Legion
2006 April 28. Time 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Place: Forest Lake, MN. Book Signing.
Anoka County Historical Society
2006 April 22. Time 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Place: ACHS, Anoka, MN. Book signing.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Har Mar Mall, Roseville
2006 April 19. Time 7:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. Place: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Har Mar Mall, Roseville,
MN. Author talk and book signing.
106.1 FM Radio, Bob Total County, Neil Freeman
2006 April 19. Time 8:20 A.M.– 8:25 A.M. Interview with Author.
AM 1130 Radio, Dan Barreiro Talk Show
2006 April 5. Time 5:00 P.M.– 5:30 P.M. Interview with Author.
Morgan & Company
2006 March 18. Time 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Place: Forest Lake, MN. Author talk and book signing.
QCTV Cable TV M
2006 March 13. Spot with Twins Platoon. Anoka County Historical Society, Todd Mahon, Anoka, MN
KSTP Radio, AM 1500 Mark & Ron Talk Show
2006 February 22. Time 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Author Interview. St. Paul, MN.
KTLK Radio, FM 100.3 Pat Kessler Talk Show
2006 February 21. Time 9:00 A.M.– 9:30 AM. Author interview.
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Metro North Camp of the Gideons International
2025 December 8. Time: 6:00 P.M. Place: Andover Pizza Ranch, 13797 Jay Street NW, Andover, MN 55304. Author invited to talk about the book. Books will be available for purchase.
Rum River Radio Podcast from Randevu Coffee House
2025 December 7. Time 1:00 P.M. Place: Randevu Coffee House, 310 Dahlin Ave SE, Isanti, MN 55040. This is a public attended Podcast, with questions from the audience. Books will be available for purchase.
United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday Ball
Hosted by MWSS-471 and RS Twin Cities
2025 November 22. Time: 4:30-11:59 P.M. Place: Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Author was invited and will attend the event. In 2006 the author was the USMC Birthday Ball Guest of honor and was presented an award for writing the book “The Twins Platoon”.
North Branch American Legion
2025 November 17. Time: 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Retirement party for Chisago County Veterans Service Officer Bryan Brown. Author invited to sign book and books will be available for purchase.
Linwood Elementary School drive by parade
2025 November 11. Time 9:30 A.M. Place Linwood Elementary School, 21900 Typo Creek Dr NE, Wyoming, MN 55092. Author to participate in this educational event that honors veterans.
Pauly’s Pub and Grill 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
2025 November 10. Time 4:30 P.M. Place: 1668 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104. Marine Corps Birthday Celebration with book signing.
The 250th Marine Corps Birthday & Annual Veterans Day Lunch Celebration
2025 November 10th. Time: 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Place: Richfield VFW, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN 55423. Book signing. A brief introduction of the author and the book. Copies of the book will be on display and available for purchase.
River Bend 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony
2025 November 8th. Time 6:00 P.M. Place: 14077 Saint Francis Blvd, Ramsey, MN 55303. Author invited to attend and to have books for sale.
Prior Lake VFW 250th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
2025 November 7th. Time: 5:30 A.M. Place: 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. As part of the program, Author to give a short talk, provide books preordered. Books will be available for purchase.
Rum River Radio with Janet Schaak
2025 November. Various dates. Time: Various times. Place: Rum River Radio – Free Internet Radio – Live365 . Author to be interviewed about the book. There will be airings and a Radio Podcast.
The Monster Mash Dance Halloween Dance Party
2025 October 31. Time: 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Place American Legion Post 622, 3073 Bridge St NW, St Francis, MN 55070. Book signing to take place prior to the start of the music at 8:30 P.M..
MORA VETERANS MEMORIAL
2025 October 28. Time 10:00 A.M. Place: Veterans Memorial, Mora, MN. Coffee talk and book signing.
Vietnam Era Last Man Standing
2025 October 14. Time 11:00 A.M. Place: Rusty Cow, 2 South Pine Drive, Circle
Pines, MN. Talk and book signing.
The Book Connection Show
2025 Oct 2. Podcast. Time 11:00 A.M. Place: The book connection. The Show introduces avid readers to up and coming authors and their incredible stories. Interviews are posted on their You Tube channel.
18th Annual Nowthen Heritage Festival
2025 September 27. Time: 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Place: Nowthen Memorial Park 19888 Nowthen Blvd NW, Nowthen, MN 55303. Author will be in at an exhibit selling and signing books. The festival will showcase city’s history, talents, and residents. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast under the big tent, live music, petting zoo, inflatables, axe throwing, and activities throughout the day, and end with the “best fireworks show”.
Metro Marines
2025 September 25. Book signing. Time 6:00. Springlake Park VFW. Place: VFW Club Kraus-Hartig Post, 8100 Pleasant View Dr NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Nomadic Research Podcast
2025 September 7. Time 1:00 P.M. – 2:17 P.M. Place: Dixon, Illinois. Nomadic Research is a company specializing in developing premium products for travel and outdoor use. Author was interviewed by founder Dagan Vanoosten, a decorated Marine who fought in the War against global terror. His Recon uniform is on display at the National Marine Corps Museum.
The 40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
2025 September 6. Book signing 11:30 – 12:30 P.M. Saturday. Place: The 40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest will take place on September 6-7, 2025, in Chicago, featuring renowned authors, literary programs, and over 100 independent booksellers.
American Legion Post 225
2025 July 21. Recognition event with book signing. 6:30 PM. Place: 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, Minnesota
54th Nowthen Threshing Show
2025 August 15-17. Joint Book signing with Gary Hedstrom, author of Small-Town Minnesota Farm Boy. Gates open at 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Place: 7415 Old Viking Blvd., Nowthen, Minnesota.
National Marine Corps Museum
2025 August 15. Place: Triangle, Virgina near Marine Corps Base Quantico. Author visited the museum with Frank and Becky Valdez. The main floor attraction is a UH34D helicopter, which is written about and appears in the book. Frank, a highly decorated Marine, who fought in the Battle of Dai Do (written about in Chapter 26) was the impromptu speaker to a group of Marines visiting the Museum. See photos in Gallery.
2025 August 13-14. Private Reception, Falls Church service and Funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Place: Virgina, USA.
Brigadier General William Weise
The military service of BGen Weise has ties to the Twins Platoon, which is written in about in several books, including “The Legacy of the twins Platoon. See photos in Gallery.
69TH Almelund Threshing Show
2025 August 8-10. Joint Book signing with Gary Hedstrom, author of Small Town Minnesota Farm Boy. Time 7:00 A.M to closing. Place: Almelund Threshing Grounds, Almelund, Minnesota
American Legion Post 225
2025 July 21. Recognition for working members with book signing. Time 6:30 PM. Place: 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, Minnesota
132nd Pine County Fair
2025 August 1-3. Book signing with Doug Branzovsky. Place Vietnam Life Magazine exhibit. Time: Fair Schedule. Place: Pine County Fairgrounds, 707 1st Ave NW, Pine City, Minnesota
American Legion Post 225
2025 July 21. Recognition for working members with book signing. Time 6:30 PM. Place: 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, Minnesota
VFW Post 4210
2025 July 17. Recognition for special members with book signing. 7:15 PM. Place: 556 12th St SW, Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Memorial Day Program
2025 May 26. Time: Noon lunch with program to follow. Place: Minnesota Veterans Homes-Minneapolis, 5101 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Author Guest speaker.
Behind the Game
2025 May 9. Time 1:00 P.M. Podcast with Patrick Klinger and Dave Bowden. Posted on You Tube video “Behind the Game with Chris Sauro, author of “The Twins Platoon” & “The Legacy of the Twins Platoon”.
Mall of America 50th Vietnam War Anniversary Event
2024 June 13-15. Time: various programs and activities from 10:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M. The Minnesota Museum and library had a book display, which included the author’s book – The Twins Platoon.
Saint Charles Veterans Memorial Day Program
2024 May 27th. Time 10:15 A.M. Place: Memorial Park, Saint Charles, MN. Author, and Diane Finneman, were the guest speakers.
Linwood Elementary School Vets Parade
2023 November 13. Time: 8:30 A.M. Place: 21900 Typo Creek Dr NE, Wyoming, MN 55092. Author was one of many student relatives who were invited to participate in the drive. School and students honored the veterans for their service.
VFW Prior Lake Marine Corp Ball
2023 November 10th. Time: 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Place: 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Author and Korean War Veterans Ned Forney and Jim Stafford were invited as guests and were introduced.
Military Officers of America
2023 September 12th. Time: 5:30 P.M. Place: St Paul Yacht Club, 375 Water St W, Saint Paul, MN 55107. Author Guest speaker. Talk filmed by LATV and posted on You Tube www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5NU_KMfwTg .
Applewood Point of Eagan Veterans Day Event
2022 November 11th. Time: 2:00 P.M. Place: Great Room 16389 Glory Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Author Keynote speaker.
American legion Post 225 Memorial Day Program
2022 May 30th. Time: 9:00 A.M. Place: 355 West Broadway, Forest Lake, MN. Author Keynote speaker.
Vietnam Veterans War Day
2021 March 29th. LATV produced the “Vietnam Veterans Day” Video on You Tube Video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPlOMrt1d4&t=30s . Author one of those interviewed.
Room Dedication to Skip Schmidt
2018 June 13. Time: Fort Snelling Minnesota Veterans Home Building 22 Community Room dedication to Twins Platoon member Wallace “Skip” Schmidt. Author one of many guest speakers at the dedication ceremony.
Forest Lake July 4th Parade
2017 July 4th. Author one of the Vietnam Veterans invited to be in the parade and ride aboard a military truck.
10th Anniversary Celebration of Chisago Lakes Area Library
2016 April 26. Time 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 PM. Place: 11754 302nd St, Chisago City, MN. Meet local authors. Will have events and refreshments.
Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Minnesota
2016 June 9. Annual Dinner, Author to participate. Guest speaker will be Sergeant Major Brad Kasal USMC, author of “My Men Our My Hero’s”.
Detroit Lakes Public Library
2015 November 9. Time 7 P.M. Place Detroit Public Library. Author guest speaker. Contact person Debra Wahl, wa***@***********rl.org
50th Anniversary, Military Museum, Camp Ripley
2015 July 18. Place: Camp Ripley. “Voices from Vietnam” exhibit. Author is one of the Minnesota Authors participating in the event. Contact person Jeff Thielen, Executive Director Military History Society of Minnesota/MN Military Museum. www.mnmilitarymuseum.org
Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Minnesota
2015 April 23. Time 7:00 P.M. Annual Dinner. Author presents to the guest speaker Lieutenant General David H. Berger an autographed copy of the book “The Twins Platoon” signed by all the Marines in attendance. Signatures came from Marines who had served from World War II to present. The book was a gift from the MCCCMN given in appreciation of speaker’s distinguished military service.
Veterans Day Program, Forest Lake High School
2014 November 11. Time 10:20 A.M. Place: Forest Lake High School. Author keynote speaker. Contact person Steve Massey.
Parmly Community Outreach Program
2014 March 25. Place: Chisago City, Minnesota, Author guest speaker, Contact person Mara Krinke 651-257-7956
Elim Lutheran Church
2014 February 10. Time 11:00 A.M. Place: 3978 West Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422. Author Guest Speaker, Contact person John Hofmann 763-443-3502.
American Legion Post 567
2012 November 11. Time 7 P.M. Place: St Michael Middle School West auditorium, St Michael, MN. Veterans Day Event. Author Keynote Speaker. Contact person Eric Kloss Commander Post 567 612-616-6652
Stan Turner Radio Show
2012 November 11. Time 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM., Author guest on show.
The Educators
2012 November 8. Time12:00 noon. Place: Wyoming, MN, Author speaker. Contact person Jerry Johnson 651-387-3112.
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game
2012 September 16. Time 12:30 P.M. Place: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN Author served as the honorary U.S. Flag Raiser
Memorial Day Service
2012 May 28. Time, 9:00 A.M Place: Lakeside Memorial Park, Downtown Forest Lake, Forest Lake, MN. Author Keynote Speaker. Contact person Ron Miller 651-464-5549, 651-303-2079.
Faith Lutheran Church
2011 November 9. Time 12:00 noon. Place: 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Author guest speaker. Location Contact person Nancy Westlund 651-464-3668.
Arbors at Ridges
2011 October 24. Time 3:30 PM. Place 13810 Community Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337. Author guest speaker. Contact person Events Director Chantel Brace, 952-898-4005.
Seniors Learning Together (SALT)
2011 October 10, Time 10:45 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. Place: at Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 County Road 42, Burnsville, MN. Fall Educational series, Author guest speaker. Susan Rausch, Acting Project Director 651-322-8329.
Modern Day Twins Platoon
2011 September 5. Time 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Minnesota Twins Baseball Organization will host a pre-game ceremony to honor the original Twins Platoon of 1967 and the 24 enlistees who will be sworn into the Marine Corps as the Modern Day Twins Platoon.
Cambridge Isanti Rotary
2011 August 12. Place: First Baptist Church, Cambridge, Minnesota. Author guest speaker. Contact person Jean Anderson
763-242-3114.
U.S. History and Social Studies classes
2011 June 6. Place: Forest Lake High School. Diane Finnemann, James Noll and Twins Platoon Author as guest speakers. School contact person Suzanne Stennes-Rogness.
Liberty Day
2011 April 20. Time 9:00 AM. Place: LILA Language International Language Academy, Forest Lake. School educational event sponsored by the Forest Lakes Lions Club. Author is one of the guest speakers.
Vietnam Veterans Day Program
2011 March 27. Time 1:30 PM. Place: Forest Lake American Legion Post #225. 4th Annual Vietnam Veterans Scholarship. Recognize and honor Gold Star Families. Master of Ceremony Stan Turner. For more information contact Diane Finnemann 651-464-4721.
Rosemount Area Arts Council
2011 March 22. Meet the Author. For more information contact Keith Reed – President, 651-423-0213.
Scandia Marine Lions Club
2010 November 11. Time 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Place: Scandia/Senior Community Center is at 14727 209th St. N., Scandia, MN. Morning guest speaker will be author. For more information, contact John Venables 464-6259.
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
2010 October 23. Time 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00. Place: Spectacular Event Banquet Center, Isanti, MN. Social Entertainment and honoring all Veterans. Author Guest Speaker. For more information contact Event Chairman – John Schmidt 651-257-2858, ECM Vietnam Veterans Chapter #684.
Minnesota Twins Baseball Team 50th Season Celebration Weekend
2010 September 3–5. Place: Target Field. Former players, front office personnel and key contributors from the Twins 50 seasons are being invited back to participate in these historic festivities. Each day during the performance of the National Anthem the hoisting of the American the flag is going to be raised by a member of the Twins Platoon.
Veterans Appreciation Picnic
2010 June 5th. Time 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. Place: Forest Lake Lakeside Park. Free picnic style meal, live music and guest speakers State Representative Bob Dettmer, Senator Ray Vandeveer and Christy Sauro author of the Twins Platoon. This annual event is put on by Crossroads Church as a way to thank and honor local veterans and their families.
Memorial Day Service at the State Capital
2010 May 31. Time 3:00 P.M. Place: State Capital Wall. Author guest speaker. Special flag raising ceremony for the family members of Twins Platoon member “Skip” Schmidt. For more information contact Mike Clark 763-323-1336 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Anoka County Chapter 470.
Metro Marines Twins Day Fundraiser
2010 May 9. Time 1:10 P.M. Place: Minnesota Twins VS Baltimore Orioles baseball game. Twins Platoon member Wayne Bauer will carry the national Colors for this ceremony. For more information contact Mike Johnson at 763-412-7771.
Tri City Legion Rotary Group
2010 April 20. Time 1:00 to 1:30 P.M. Author guest speaker.
3rd Annual Vietnam High School Scholarship Award Program
2010 March 28. Time 1:00 P.M. Place: Forest Lake Senior High. Guests include: Television and Radio celebrity Stan Turner, Executive Director of Vets for Freedom Pete Hegseth. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann will be presenting a Presidential Unit Citation to Vietnam Veterans Bob Hathaway. Author, Christy Sauro will speak about Bruce Sommer and his drawing “Anguish”.
Chisago Lakes Schools and Chisago Lakes Area Library
2010 February 11. Time 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Place: Chisago Lakes Middle School Media Center. A collaboration event between the school and library. Author presentation followed by a book signing. For more information contact Carla Lydon (cl****@****ib.org). Optional Dinner at 5:30 P.M. $6.50 with advanced reservations.
Vennekretsen Lodge
2009 November 9. Time 7:30 P.M. Place: Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 Fourth Ave South, Anoka, MN 55303. Author presentation followed by a book signing. For more information contact Margaret person 763-494-5633
Author Series sponsored by the Minnesota Twins Baseball Team Organization
2009 September 1. Time 6:00 P.M. before the game. Place: the Mirassou Winery Sunroom. There will be an exclusive question and answer format with author for the season ticket holders. On the concourse during the game, from the 2nd – 7th inning, the Twins organization will host a book signing open to the public. For more information contact Julie Rohloff, Minnesota Twins, 612-642-7026.
The Stan Turner Show 1220 AM Radio
2009 June 6. Time 12:00 Noon to 1:00P.M. Subject, Minnesota Honors Vietnam Era Veterans. Author is one of two guests.
Crossroads Covenant Church Veteran’s Appreciation Roast
2009 May 30. Time 1P.M. to 4 P.M. Place: American legion Post 225, 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN. All local veterans in the community are invited to bring their families for this free event given in appreciation for their sacrifice for our country. Free food, music and games. Author is the guest speaker.
Vietnam Veterans Day Program
2009 March 29. Time 1:30 P.M. Place: Washington County Hardwood Creek Library. Program includes the awarding of the 2nd Annual Vietnam Veterans Scholarship, honoring Lt. Col. Thomas E. Anderson, showing of the FSN Award winning short film, “Spotlight The Twins Platoon”. The Author and other members of the Twins Platoon will be on hand to sign books.
2nd Annual Kick the Winter Blues
2009 February 19. Time 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Place: United Methodist Church 6500 Main Street, North Branch. Coping with Life’s Realities. Resource Fair Free Supper by Madd Joe’s BBQ Preregistration Required. Call Community Education at 651-674-1025 or register online www.nbaceonline.org Location Author to attend as part of military exhibit. Books available.
Fridley Senior Program-Veteran’s Celebration.
2008 November 11. Time 10:45 A.M. Place: Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th Street NE, Fridley, MN 55432. Celebration with a luncheon and speaker to honor our vets. Author guest speaker and a book signing as one of the events. Co-hosted by American Legion Post. Contact person Connie Thompson 763-502-5162.
Erie Family Reunion
2008 July 18-21. Place: The Hampton Inn, Bemidji, MN. Author to speak and book signings.
St. Paul Saints Baseball Team
2008 July 4. Time 7:00 P.M. to 7:25P.M. Vietnam Veterans and members of the Twins Platoon to be honored in a pre-game ceremony.
Meadows on Fairview Speakers Series
2008 June 19. Time 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Place: Meadows on Fairview, Wyoming, MN. DVD presentation and Author to speak followed by a book signing. For more information contact Bernice Olson 651-982-6228.
Forest Lake High School
2008 June 4. Time 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Class subject the Vietnam War. Guest speakers author Chris Sauro, Diane Finnemann, and Jim Knoll.
Joy Book Club
2008 May 22. Time 6:30 P.M. Book club to host author. Contact person is Connie Hendrickson 651-462-3724.
Faith Lutheran Church Book Club
2008 May 19. Time 7:00 P.M. Book club to host author at Contact person is Connie Hendrickson 651-462-3724.
Defenders of Democracy Day
2008 May 12. Time 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Place: Minnesota History Center. Free admission. One of many agenda items will be Author speaking and a book signing. Contact Minnesota History Center 651-259-3000 or 800-657-3773, Deaf and hard -of-hearing: TTY 651-282-6073.
Marine Corps League Conference Midwest Division
2008 April 18-20. Place: Watertown, South Dakota. Author guest speaker and book signing.
Open House at the New Washington County Library
2008 March 29. Events and program will include the Mayor of Forest Lake, Stev Stegner, speaker Jim Noll, the awarding of the 1st annual Vietnam Veteran Memorial Scholarship. The author and others written about in the book will be a part of the activities taking place to celebrate the passage of the Vietnam Veterans Day legislation.
2nd Minnesota State Senate Hearing
2008 March 11. Time 3:00 P.M. Place: State Office Building. For HF2582 (Howes) Vietnam Veterans Day legislation to pass into law March 29th as Vietnam Veterans Day. Diane Finnemann and the author to give testimony.
Kick the Winter Blues
2008 March 6. Time 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Place: United Methodist Church, 6500 Main Street, North Branch. Celebrate Mental Health. Free meals and guest speakers. Author to attend and have copies of the book “Twins Platoon” available for purchase. Diane Finnemann to attend and meet with folks seeking advice and information about suicide. For more information contact Ann at (651) 674-4090.
1st Minnesota State Senate Hearing
2008 February 15. Time 8:30 A.M. Place: State Office Building. Hearing at for HF2582 (Howes) Vietnam Veterans Day designated as March 29. Diane Finnemann and the author to give testimony.
Waconia Senior High School
2008 January 16. Time 1:40 P.M. Author Guest Speaker at History Class (Vietnam).
Veterans Day Memorial
2007 November 11. Time 11:00 A.M.. Place: Prairie Center Drive and Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN. Guest Speaker Twins Platoon member Tim Sather.
Knights of Columbus
2007 November 6. Time 6:30 P.M. Place: Fridley Knights of Columbus Hall. Author talk and book signing,
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2007 November 5. Time 7:25 A.M. Veterans Day guest interview with author.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 September 3. Time 12:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
2007 September 3. Time 4:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2007 August 20. Time 7:25 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 August 6. Time 1:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 30. Time 2:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 27. Time 2:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 26. Time 1:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Barbara Schneider Foundation Fundraiser
2007 July 26. Time 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Place: New Central Library in Minneapolis, in the Carl and Eloise Pohlad Hall, Minneapolis. Author to participate in this year’s gala. Theme is “Books/authors/stories”.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 26 Time 1:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 25. Time 7:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Minnesota News Network “Returning Iraq veterans with reflections on Vietnam Veterans”
2007 July 23. Time to be aired later over possibly 79 to 80 radio stations. Half hour program by Stan Turner. Author will be a guest speaker.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 23. Time 6:30 A.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 23. Time 1:30 A.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 21. Time 9:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 19. Time 3:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 18. Time 10:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 ”July 9. Time 1:30 A.M., 6:30 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 8. Time 12:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 7. Time 2:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 5. Time 3:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special.
Broadcasts of FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon
2007 July 4. Time 11:00 A.M. Half-hour TV special. Debut of the FSN Fox Documentary “Spotlight-The Twins Platoon”
2007 July 3. Time 9:30 P.M. Half-hour TV special following the Twins and Yankee’s baseball game.
Home-front Support for Returning and Iraq-bound MN Vets
2007 June 21. Time 6:15 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Place: Presbyterian Church of Apostles, 701 East 130th, Burnsville, MN. Sponsored by PCA Center for Wholeness in cooperation with the 88th Regional Readiness Command, Combat Operational Stress Unit, USAR, and personnel of the Veterans Administration Hospital. Author book signing.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2007 May 28. Time 7:25 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Memorial Day Services
2007 May 28. Time 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Place: Forest Lake VFW and American Legion. Author will deliver keynote address.
Pine City High School, U.S. History classes-Vietnam studies
2007 May 23. Time 9:00 to 11:00A.M. Place: Pine City High School. Author guest speaker for two classes. Author showing the FOX Sports TV video presentation “The Twins Feature” and will show the sketch “Anguish” by Bruce Sommer.
Tartan High School, U.S. History classes-Vietnam studies
2007 May 7. Time 7:25A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Author guest speaker for fives classes,175 students. Author showing of the Fox Sports TV video presentation “The Twins Feature” and the sketch “Anguish” by Bruce Sommer..
Coming Home From War: a community’s response to our veteran
2007 April 18. Time 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Place: Basilica of St. Mary. Author to introduce guest speakers.
KLGR Radio “The Morning Show” with Laura Olson and Chad Smith
2007 March 6. Time 1490 A.M. Guest interview with author.
North Branch Community Education
2007 February 27. Time 6:30 to 8:30. Place: North Branch, MN. Tuesday evening class with refreshments. Class covers Coming Home from War: a community response to our veterans. A Soldiers Life at War: its impact upon returning to the homeland. A Soldiers Life Back Home: A community’s response for a healthy reintegration. Welcome and opening comments by author Chris Sauro. Speakers will include Major Rasmussen. For registration call 651-674-1025
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2007 February 16. Time 7:25 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Wyoming Library Author of the month
2007 January 20. Time 2:00 P.M. Place: Wyoming Library, Wyoming, MN 12:30P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Author to talk followed by a book signing.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2006 December 8. Time 7:20 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Mall of America, Barnes and Noble bookstore
2006 December 2. Time noon. Book signing.
11thMarine Corp. Birthday Ball, Marine Wing Support Squadron 471
2006 November 11. Time 5:30 P.M. Place: Northland Inn, 7025 Northland Drive, Brooklynn Park, Minnesota. Author Guest Speaker and Guest of Honor with a book signing. You must have a ticket to attend. Event is sold out.
The Stan Turner Show 1220 AM Radio
2006 November 11. Time 11:00A.M. to Noon. Author one of three guests.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2006 November 10. Time 7:30 A.M. Guest interview with author.
Christian Men’s Breakfast (non-denominational)
2006 November 7, Time 8:00 A.M. Place: Swedish Village Inn, Center City, MN. Author talk.
St. Paul Public Library
2006 November 4. Time 2:00P.M. Place: Rice Street Branch, St. Paul, MN. Reading event & book signing. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library.
North Branch Community Education
2006 November 4. Times 9:00-9:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 11:00-11:50am. Place: 6644 Main Street, North Branch, MN. Issues facing military families during deployment and re-integration, workshop with author as the instructor. Three 50-minute sessions. For registration call 651-674-1025.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
2006 October 7th. Time1:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M. Place: Apache Plaza, Rochester, MN. Book signing.
Walden Bookstore
2006 September 16. Time 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Place: Northtown Mall, MN Book signing
Linwood Family Fun Days
2006 September 9. Time 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Place: Linwood Township Twon Hall Complex. Meet the author and book signing.
Timothy Lutheran Church
2006 September 10. Time 12:30 P.M.–1:30 P.M. Place: St. Louis Park, MN Book. Book signing and talk.
Wyoming Men’s Book Club
2006 August 22. Wyoming, MN. Book signing and talk.
USMC Combat Helicopters Association Reunion (Popasmoke)
2006 August 9-13. Place: Fort Worth convention center in Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas. Book signing.
Auto Today Glass
2006 July 25. Time 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Place: Roseville, MN. Luncheon with author talk and book signing.
Vietnam Veterans of America Cambridge Chapter
2006 July 22. Time 6:30 P.M.–9:00 P.M. Place: Isanti County Fair, MN. Book signing.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
2006 July 22. Time 2:00 P.M.– 4:00 P.M. Place: Blaine, MN. Book signing.
Reunion 2nd Battalion 4th Marines (Magnificent Bastards) and supporting aviation units
2006 July 12– 16. Time 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. book signing July 13th. Place: Marine Corps Bookstore, Quantico, Virginia.
Riverfest Community Event
2006 July 8. Time 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Place: Anoka County Historical Society, Anoka, MN. Vietnam exhibit and book signing.
Minnesota Twins Baseball Team Organization
2006 July 2. Pre-game ceremony honoring the Twins Platoon in the Metro Dome at the Twins vs. Brewers game. Sponsored the Minnesota Twins Baseball Organization.
Walden Bookstore Northtown Mall
2006 July 2. Time 12:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Place Metro Dome. Book signing.
TV special “The Twins Feature” aired by FSN, Fox Sports TV.
2006 June 28. Fox TV Sports Twins Feature: 7 minute TV spot aired in the pre-game show (with repeated Broadcasts)
Seven minutes long. Produced by Trevor Fleck and edited by Dan Truebenbach.
WCCO Radio 8:30 AM Pat Miles
2006 June 28. Time 11:00 A.M. Place: live at the dome. Guest interview with author.
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2006 June 26. Time 7:20 A.M. Place Mora, MN. Guest interview with author.
Forest Lake Women’s Book Club
2006 June 20. Time 7:00 P.M.– 8:30 P.M. Author talk and book signing.
Walden Bookstore
2006 June 17. Time 12:30 P.M.– 2:00 P.M. Place: Ridgedale, MN. Book signing
Barnes & Noble
2006 June 16. Time 6:00 P.M.– 8:00 P.M. St. Cloud, MN. Book signing,
KBEK Radio 95.5 FM the Scott McKinney Show
2006 May 29. Time 7:20 A.M. Place Mora, MN. Memorial Day Broadcast. Interview with author.
Nowthen Lions
2006 May 28. Time 3:00 P.M.– 5:00 P.M. Place Nowthen, MN. Book signing.
The Stan Turner Radio Show 1220 AM
2006 May 27. Time 9:30 A.M.- 10:00 A.M. Place: Stillwater, MN
Abundant Life Church
2006 May 21. Time 8:30 A.M.– 11:30 A.M. Place: North Branch, MN. Book signing and talk.
Abundant Life Church
2006 May 20. Time 5:30 A.M.– 6:30 A.M. Place: North Branch, MN. Book signing and talk.
WCCO Radio 830 AM, John Rash Talk Show
2006 May 13. Time 10:10 P.M.– 10:30 P.M.
Minnesota Conference of History Educators
2006 May 13. Time 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Place: St. Cloud, MN. Book signing.
Chisago Lakes Lions Club
2006 May 10. Time 6:00 P.M. Place: Chisago, MN. Author talk and book signing.
Vietnam Veterans of America Cambridge Chapter
2006 May 3. Time 7:00 P.M. Place: Cambridge, MN. Book signing.
American Legion
2006 April 28. Time 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Place: Forest Lake, MN. Book Signing.
Anoka County Historical Society
2006 April 22. Time 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Place: ACHS, Anoka, MN. Book signing.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Har Mar Mall, Roseville
2006 April 19. Time 7:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. Place: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Har Mar Mall, Roseville,
MN. Author talk and book signing.
106.1 FM Radio, Bob Total County, Neil Freeman
2006 April 19. Time 8:20 A.M.– 8:25 A.M. Interview with Author.
AM 1130 Radio, Dan Barreiro Talk Show
2006 April 5. Time 5:00 P.M.– 5:30 P.M. Interview with Author.
Morgan & Company
2006 March 18. Time 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Place: Forest Lake, MN. Author talk and book signing.
QCTV Cable TV M
2006 March 13. Spot with Twins Platoon. Anoka County Historical Society, Todd Mahon, Anoka, MN
KSTP Radio, AM 1500 Mark & Ron Talk Show
2006 February 22. Time 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Author Interview. St. Paul, MN.
KTLK Radio, FM 100.3 Pat Kessler Talk Show
2006 February 21. Time 9:00 A.M.– 9:30 AM. Author interview.