WILLIAM JOSEPH TRUMPOWER
aka Elliott Storm
(09/2007)
For Immediate Release
Contact: Deborah Trumpower
203-876-2566
MAYOR, VETERANS, RECOGNIZE MILFORD AUTHOR
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Is Subject Of Vietnam War Novel
 
MILFORD Mayor James Richetelli, Jr. and members of American Legion Post 196 met with Milford author Elliot Storm to endorse his new book about the Vietnam War and the effects on veterans of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Elliott wrote the novel "These Scars Are Sacred" to help readers understand the causes of PTSD and to help in the healing process. The book is currently a top seller and has become a "must read" for health care professionals and others who are charged with helping a new generation of soldiers returning from fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 
"It is shameful what Vietnam veterans had to endure after their service to our nation," said Mayor Richetelli, who suggested all citizens could benefit from performing some form of public service, military or otherwise. The Mayor went on to say, "This book tells the truth about an important issue, even if that truth is not very pleasant."
 
Storm , has served as Judge Advocate for American Legion Post 196 and welcomed their support for his book. "The goal of this book is to provide an understanding of PTSD and through that, aid in the healing process." Storm also noted many women have commented that after reading "These Scars Are Sacred", they can now trace back actions of spouses and loved ones to better understand them. For more information about the book, visit www. Amazon.com____________ .
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:31:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: DEBORAH TRUMPOWER <elliottthegr8@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Personal msg


Greetings Chuck and Mary:
 
I have been chatting and e-mailing                                         and I wanted to write you directly...i want to say if I dissed any VET for something I did done or Disrespected you OR your POW network, I am sincerely sorry. I am getting old and tired, I would hope you would find some mercy in your heart to forgive a tired Nam Vet Marine who made some errors in judgment and pride.
 
I have seen over the past 4 years so much heartache and turbulence between myself and other Nam Vets that I just wanna say I made a huge error. 
 
I have for such a long time tried to do a good job in helping many vets with there problems, but I could walk on water but still a shadow is following me.  Chuck and Mary you have done some gr8 things with your network, and you have gotten alot of good information out to so many, and so has Gary.  I would rather join you and help than fight and cry anymore.
 
Please accept my sincere and absolute apology.
 
God Bless you Both
C.J. Trumpower. aka Elliottthegr8 who isnt so great just a little ashamed of himself



"P.O.W. Network - Chuck and Mary Schantag" <info@pownetwork.org> wrote:


Sounds more like you are trying to sell your book than being honest.
if I dissed any VET


IF???????????????????????????????/ How dare you!  You wear awards not earned and claim rank you don't have!! YOU DIDN'T EARN WHAT YOU CLAIMED

Quit trying to be someone you are not.


Why not just say you lied about your service, your rank, your awards/decorations and that you are ashamed of that!



Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:18:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: DEBORAH TRUMPOWER <elliottthegr8@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Personal msg
To: "P.O.W. Network - Chuck and Mary Schantag" <info@pownetwork.org>,

Dear chuck and mary
maybe you should speak with                                      over the phone..
im sorry you believe this way. I am glad                            and I are brothers again,
 
God Bless you both
Elliott
Semper Fi
 

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ells just don't  understand !!!!!!   and probably never will 

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if he can't say what you asked he's not sorry

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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:51:05 -0700 (PDT)
From: DEBORAH TRUMPOWER <elliottthegr8@sbcglobal.net>

 

The following pages is a Copy of the Original Press Statement given out to Newspapers, Television and radio Stations by my Press Agent in 1998. (now with additions i.e. American Legion information) THESE ARE THE ONLY PUBLIC STATEMENTS I HAVE EVER MADE PUBLIC REGARDING MYSELF AND MY WORK.....

BOOK TITLE THESE SCARS ARE SACRED
 
SEMPER FI
C.J. Trumpower AKA Elliott Storm (pen name)

MISSION. To finally bring Viet Nam Veterans a universal symbol of recognition and honor for the supreme sacrifice given in the service of their country and to restore the dignity stolen by a nation that forgot. This symbol is one that only those who held their mud in the Nam will ever understand The Veteran's administration gave it a label, P.T.S.D. We understand what P.T.S.D. Really is it is the SACRED SCARS.
Background
 
D.O.B. 10 November 1946 (Marine Corps Birthday)
Military Service Number 2527149
Military MOS: 0311 Professional Director of Small Arms (basic infantry)
Service Dates: February 1968-January 1970
Combat Experience: 1969 USMC-1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment-An Hoa Quang Nam Province. Republic of Vietnam
Awards: Purple Hearts
Combat Action Ribbon
Affiliations
 
Disabled American Veterans-Charter Lifetime Member
V.F.W.
American Legion Post 196 (Jag Officer) 2005 2006
Formally Military Order of the Purple Heart.
 
1974 Vista Volunteer. Legal Aid Office (Division of the Peace Corps)
1982-1983 Board of Directors, Viet Nam Leadership Program VVLP
A two year project exclusively for Viet Nam Veterans initiated by President Ronald Reagan to address their unique problems through legal counsel, education, vocational rehabilitation and job procurement (Search and Employ)
 
1983 Veteran Advocate of the Year in Oregon for the SBA
 
1984- Oregon's Veteran Chairman, Reagan Bush '84-
 
1984-1989-Chairperson, Public and Legal Affairs. Vietnam Veterans' Institute
A private program developed to continue the work begun by the VVLP with the added objective of political action to address the unique legislative needs of Vietnam Vets. Other key persons in this program include: Everett Alverez (longest held V.N. POW) U.S. Senator John McCain, U.S. Senator Alan Cranston, U.S. Senator Byrd.
 
1968 Present-Legal Mediator (without compensation,) Employment Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) A federally funded program coordinating legally trained veterans who provide voluntary mediation to our Guardsmen, and
 
Reservists and their employers: and to restore recognition of the honor and merit bring to the workplace.
 
In addition, Mr Trumpower has provided countless hours promoting the cause of restoring the honor due our Vietnam Vets by volunteering his time in providing security for such notable veterans as then Congressman (former P.O.W.) John McCain, Secretary of Agriculture John Block, Secretary of Interior Don Hodel, Lt Colonel Oliver (Larry) North (retired) and General William Westmoreland retired.
These Scars Are Sacred: A Novel Written To Heal And Inform (Paperback)
by Elliott Storm (Author)
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Book Description
These Scars are Sacred is written to heal and inform to give the American public some idea of what it was like to come home to a place where one was not wanted nor welcome. The story will take you from an extreme place of combat and fear so realistic you will feel yourself being there to an ending that never finishes. The author C.J. Trumpower, 100% combat disabled, and writes under the name Elliott Storm, a decorated combat Vietnam Veteran, with the 1st Marine Division. A life member of the D.A.V. He served on the board of directors with the Vietnam Veterans Leadership program, initiated by President Ronald Reagan, with the purpose to "Search and Employ." He was also head of public relations for the Vietnam Veterans Institute. The Author has provided countless hours to advocate for disabled Veterans and was awarded Veteran Advocate of the year by the S.B.A. His Agent Mr. William Faulds Esq. won this books endorsement by the American Legion Post 196. If your organization is interested in having a book signing or a speaking engagement on P.T.S D. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which we have given it a new name for NAM VETS and that is "These Scars Are Sacred." You can contact Bill at his home: 3 Greystone, Shelton, CT. 06484. and home # is 203-929-1752. Or you may contact Elliott directly at 203-876-2566.
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