Permission to Walk in Peace

Permission to Walk in Peace: Stories of Healing from Trauma as Told by Combat Veterans: Paperback May 6, 2025

By G. Craige. Edgerton, Editor

“It should be mandatory reading for every elected public official about what war and conflict can do to those who serve, along with their families and community. The title of this book tells that what many veterans, men and women, have done for their country—much of the battle is fought in the minds of veterans when they return home to walk in peace.”

Colonel Joe Cotchett, Retired US Army Special Forces (Airborne)

Officer and Judge Advocate General’s Corps

Donna Colson
Mayor Burlingame, California

"Occasionally traumatic but always touching, these heartfelt and cathartic short stories and poems will send the reader careening into an array of emotions while bringing a deep understanding of the burden of trauma that anyone can suffer, but especially for those living on a battlefield."

James Chang MD, Surgeon VA Palo Alto Medical

James Chang MD
Hand Surgeon,
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Professor & Chief of Plastic Surgery
Stanford University, California

"I know all of my Veteran patients have their stories. Some volunteer them to me readily, while others hold back. I am always curious, but at times, reluctant to ask. This anthology allows our Veterans to tell their stories on their own terms. They are raw and personal, and at times, shocking and painful. They are also healing and need to be heard. As I read them, I grow even closer to my cherished Veteran patients."

Robert S. Pesich
Author of Model Organism
Editor and Publisher of
Swan Scythe Press
Sunnyvale, California

“Permission to Walk in Peace is a remarkable anthology of poems, stories, and essays by military veterans. The contributors deliver searing examinations of the traumas from their combat experiences and profoundly intimate and unflinching accounts of their journey towards healing, repair, and reconciliation. Reading and rereading these accounts is an inspiration, illuminating how lives can be made whole again—with beauty, strength, and purpose.”

Carmen Montano
Mayor Milpitas, California

"You are my strength who carries me today with angels showing me the way. You are my life song, who touches my soul. You break through the darkness, revealing your glorious light. You are the I AM, the ONE whose glory shines through to show this Veteran the way. Amen!"

*100% of the book purchase profits from this website are donated to Veterans Charity Services

"This book needs to get out to the masses that are still in denial, frustrated, and Angry. They simply need to let go, and your book will lead them gently down that path."

Charles Collier, Combat Medic 101st Airborne; ‘68/’69 Vietnam

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G. Craige Edgerton, US Marine Corp Veteran

Memorial Day 2025

A talk regarding "some gave all" and those who survived as "all gave some"

The video describes the lucky and unlucky. Those who survived, but had survivors guilt. Those who didn't know they had PTSD, but then were introduced to help. It kindles a spirit to fight on for another day...a spirit of inspiration. As a result, a book was born called "Permission to Walk in Peace"