Byrne Bennett graduated from Willamette University in Salem, OR and earned his Masters Degree from Western Oregon University. He is a retired Federal Agent. Upon his retirement he devoted his time to researching the life of his uncle, Medal of Honor recipient Joe Mann. After years of research and after six trips to The Netherlands, Byrne recently published A Greater Destiny. It is the personal story of Joe Mann along with the story of his heroic act of self-sacrifice.