Authors to visit GR to sign books, give a presentation

Residents are invited to attend an upcoming presentation and book signing.

Authors Phil Tourney and David Gahary of the book “Erasing the Liberty” will be in Green River at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles on Sept. 14 at 5 p.m.

The presentation will cover a true historical account of one of the most decorated naval vessels in United States history.

On June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty was attacked by aircraft and torpedo boats, killing 34 sailers and Marines and wounding 174 servicemen. Heavy damage was incurred as thousands of rounds of armor piercing bullets, hundreds of rockets, napalm and one torpedo strike penetrated the ship’s superstructure. The ship miraculously did not sink, due to valiant efforts of the captain and crew. Phil Tourney, eye witness survivor and highly decorated recipient of bronze star, purple heart and other unit citations, accompanied by freelance writer and coauthor David Gahary, will tell the story of the attack on the USS Liberty.

They will present for the first time in Green River a true and historical account of arguably the most decorated naval vessel in U.S. history. The presentation and book signing are free and open to the public. For more information or to purchase a book can contact Gahary at 850-667-0344.