Tom Barry has a remarkable story and the RSL Mackay Sub Branch thinks it should be heard by all.
The RSL Mackay Sub Branch has thrown its support behind Tom, a local author and fellow veteran, by assisting in the distribution of his book throughout the community.
Tom celebrated his 100th birthday in August with the launch of his memoir ‘A Prodigious Leap’.
“The book, in one word, is about me,” Tom said.
“I can remember things from young enough to say I was still a baby.
“In essence, I was born and the people around me materialised and from then on it was all systems go.”
The book goes on to tell of Tom’s poor upbringing in Sunderland, England, his service in the British Army and his ‘prodigious leap’ into the Italian Alps that would change his life forever.
RSL Mackay Sub Branch President Ken Higgins said Tom’s story is a miraculous one.
“The Mackay RSL Sub Branch is honoured to support Tom and all veterans throughout the community,” he said.
“Tom has lived a miraculous life and it’s an important story that needs to be heard.”
The RSL Mackay Sub Branch purchased a box of 20 books to be donated throughout the community including to schools, aged care facilities, libraries and individual veterans over the next six months.
“We’ll make sure the books get in front of the most appropriate people,” Ken said.
‘A Prodigious Leap’ by Tom Barry is also available to purchase on Amazon.
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