A Patriot's Calling: My Life as an F-16 Fighter Pilot - Paperback

by Lt Colonel Dan Rooney (Author)

A decorated fighter pilot and PGA professional tells the story of his life and service--to both his nation and others--in this remarkable memoir that is a stirring record of faith, patriotism, family, philanthropy, and golf.

What does it mean to be a patriot? For Oklahoma native Dan Rooney, it is someone who not only puts his life on the line for country, but who opens his heart and mind and seeks to build a life that embodies the purest and most concentrated essence of himself. For many, Rooney is the model of a patriot: as an Air Force pilot who deployed to Iraq, serving three tours of duty; as a professional golfer who established a nonprofit foundation awarding thousands of scholarships to the children of fallen and disabled veterans; as the father of five daughters; as a man of faith, whose copilot, both in the skies and on the ground, has always been God.

A Patriot's Calling is his autobiographical journey through some of the most character-defining moments of his awe-inducing life and career. "On my third tour of duty in Iraq as F -16 fighter pilot, I felt a powerful calling from God to share the miraculous fusion of people and experiences uniquely placed along my journey. During my reflection, I began to understand how the forces of synchronicity had shaped my life. Synchronicity, or, as I like to call it, 'chance with a purpose, ' is all around us. These encounters with God's messengers are the sign-posts along the road of life guiding us toward our essence." A Patriot's Calling illuminates Rooney's true essence--and offers guidance and inspiration for us all.

A Patriot's Calling includes 40 photos and 3 maps.

This powerful military memoir shares unforgettable lessons on:

• Service and Sacrifice: What it truly means to serve, from the cockpit of an F-16 during three tours in Iraq to the fairways of the PGA tour.
• Finding a Calling: The powerful story of 'synchronicity' and faith that led to the creation of the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to military families.
• Overcoming Adversity: Unforgettable stories of loss, resilience, and hope that reveal how to transform personal tragedy into a life of purpose.
• A Patriot's Legacy: A deeply personal journey of faith and family that redefines patriotism for a new generation, complete with 40 photos and 3 maps from the author's life.