Bill and Cathy profess their love to each other under a willow tree in Tennessee before he leaves her. The year is 1964. Enlisted in the United States Air Force, he will be stationed in Texas, then Florida, before leading a Commando unit in Vietnam. The future for them remains uncertain. What will happen while they're apart? Will Bill make it back alive, and if he does, will he return the same man? Will Cathy be the same woman he fell in love with? This historical novel shares the culture of this time in history, treacheries of war and, most of all, the power of faith and love. Filled with both humor and heartache, it will make you laugh and cry. Be sure to have some tissues nearby.