JIM CHESKAWICH was drafted and served with the 101st Airborne Division in Phu Bai, South Vietnam. His hope is that fellow Vietnam Vets and their families will find reading this book healing, and that other readers unfamiliar with war may gain perspective and understanding of what war is like from his journey of self-discovery.
- B.S. and MBA from Penn State University;
- Drafted and served with the 101st Airborne Division in Phu Bai, South Vietnam;
- Was the HR Director for MSHA-DOL upon retirement with 28 years in federal personnel management;
- Past president and treasurer and a current board member for Samoyed Club of America (SCA);
- Treasurer for SCA Foundation over 15 years;
- President or treasurer for Willamette Valley Samoyed Fanciers over a decade;
- Past president and founder of Rex of White Way Samoyed Memorial Library and Museum;
- Maxwell Winner for 2013 and gold and silver e-lit awards for The Story of Rex of White Way-The Blizzard King;
- Woodland Kennels owner and manager;
- Sub teacher for 14 years, and assistant football coach at La Center high school.
