Two Good Men

A Story of Duty, Love, and Resilience

Experience the journey of friendship, sacrifice, and unbreakable bonds that will captivate your heart and inspire your soul.

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Meet the Author

Bradley Mason Gates is a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and accomplished author whose life embodies the values of duty, perseverance, and love. With a career spanning decades of service and leadership, his stories reflect not just his experiences but the resilience of the human spirit. From his time commanding Marine Corps artillery forces to receiving prestigious honors like the General John A. Lejeune Award for Inspirational Leadership, Brad’s journey offers a rich tapestry of lessons and inspiration.

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What Readers Are Saying

Discover why Two Good Men is touching hearts and leaving a lasting impact.

"This story of two Marines and their families serves as a paradigm for countless American families. Not fanciful images of superheroes, but poignant episodes that delineate honest, down to earth portraits of the kinds of young Americans who gave and give so much. A warm tale of intense friendship, dedication, loyalty and love. Oorah!"

Prof. Edward Jaworowski

former Chair, Classical Studies, Villanova University (retired)

"A snapshot in time. An honest, heartfelt and sometimes humorous look into the realities of family, friendship and service to our great nation in times of peace and times of war. Written from the author's perspective (a life-long Marine) who clearly has a deep and lasting appreciation for those who answer their nation's call to serve"

Fr Michael Taylor, Pastor

Corpus Christi Catholic Church Aldie, VA

"The personal stories of four friends and their families are rendered epic by the skilled prose of Mr. Gates, who intertwines the families’ real-life events with scenes from Marine Corps’ recruits training, Vietnam battles, captivity and hospital stay, and finally, graduation. Love rules above all. A pleasure to read also for those who have no prior direct experience of the Marine Corps."

Maria Francesca Nespoli Carlberg

Congressional Liaison, Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC.

"Brad Gates belongs to that class of strictly upright, honest and true men, of whom Marines afford so many noble examples. A personal mentor and role-model since serving under him at The Basic School; I am a better man for my association with Brad Gates. Two Good Men captures the essence of what is truly great about our Nation - young men and their families honorably and quietly bearing the heavy burden of service in defense of our Nation’s values and democratic principles."

The Honorable James M. Byrne

8th Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Veteran Marine

"At its heart, Two Good Men is a love story. Love of family, love of brotherhood, the love of good women, the love of best friends, and the love for the institution around which Brad Gates characters orbit, the United States Marine Corps. The story is compelling and the dialogue fast paced - for those who love the Corps or are those who revolve around its orbit, Two Good Men is a story you will embrace!"

Mark A. Brilakis, LtGen USMC (ret)

"This is a story to which all Marines can easily relate. The bonds of friendship and their shared loyalty to Corps and Country link the lives of Manny and Kenny in ways very familiar to Marines, and indeed, all members of the Armed Force."

Col Christopher J Gunther USMC (Ret)