Prof. Edward Jaworowski

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...

Fr Michael Taylor, Pastor

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...

Maria Francesca Nespoli Carlberg

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,...

The Honorable James M. Byrne

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...

Mark A. Brilakis, LtGen USMC (ret)

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...