Thad Forester was born and raised in Haleyville, AL. He has 3 brothers and 1 sister. Thad chose to write "My Brother in Arms" after his little brother Mark was KIA Afghanistan in 2010. Within a few days, he knew he had to write about Mark's life and why men like him give up everything to serve and protect those they don't even know. It was important for people to know that Mark was a full-time missionary for two years, then got a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance and could have pursued the much-safer life with a 'normal' job. This would have allowed him a better opportunity to find his wife and have a family. Instead, he chose the path of special operations as a combat controller. The world needs to know about heroes like Mark. He was a warrior for God and country. "My Brother in Arms: The Exceptional Life of Mark Andrew Forester, United States Air Force Combat Controller" was an Amazon #1 Best Seller for free books in October 2013. His desire is to share his brother's example with the world. Thad graduated from The University of Alabama with a BS degree in Production and Operations Management. He is married with three sons. His greatest desire is to have plenty of land for them to roam and explore.