Former Ft. Bliss POW Releases Book About Ambush

El Paso Times - El Paso, TX, USA

Former Fort Bliss POW releases book about ambush
Times staff report
Posted: 11/21/2008 10:53:27 AM MST

EL PASO - Edgar Hernandez, a former Fort Bliss soldier who was one of six soldiers taken prisoner of war at the beginning of the Iraq War on March 23, 2003, has released a book.

"Edgar Hernandez: POW - An American Hero," is a first-hand account by the Mission, Texas native held captive for 21 days in numerous secret Saddam Hussein prisons. Eleven were killed and six were captured in the ambush.

Hernandez is now a police officer, according to a report on txcn.com.

The book has been endorsed by Maj. Gen. Alfred Valenzuela, a highly decorated 33-year Army veteran, who declares Hernandez's biography as "a thrilling account of heroism in time of war."

Written by Jose Martinez and Megan Rellahan, journalists with over 20 years experience covering news and a wide range of topics, "Edgar Hernandez: POW - An American Hero" marks their first collaboration. The book is published by Ocean Breeze Books.

The book is available in retail outlets and can also be purchased directly at www.honoringforgottenheroes.com.

Book tour dates:

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
4005 N. 10th St.
McAllen, TX 78504
956-683-7773

Saturday and Sunday December 13-14, 2008
Latino Book & Family Festival - Houston, Texas
George Brown Convention Center, Houston

Saturday and Sunday March 28-29, 2009
Latino Book & Family Festival - Chicago, IL
Unity School, Cicero, IL

Saturday and Sunday April 25-26, 2009
Latino Book & Family Festival - Washington DC
Location not confirmed

Saturday and Sunday August 29-30, 2009
Latino Book & Family Festival - Los Angeles, CA
@ LA Live, Downtown

Saturday and Sunday October 2009
Texas Book Festival - Austin, TX
State Capitol Building