At Ted’s suggestion, Tim Hartman joined us by agreeing to draw the Loucks’ barn, which appears as book’s frontis piece. Tim has been professionally acting, singing, writing, cartooning and storytelling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, since 1982. Though known primarily for his work on the stage (including two appearances on Broadway), Tim is also an award-winning political cartoonist and storyteller. You can see more about Tim here: www.timhartman.com.
Thank you to my dear friend Bonnie Latino. Bonnie is a married to a wonderful man and veteran, Colonel Tom Latino. Tom and Bonnie are American patriots and supporters of our men and women in uniform. Bonnie, the author of the outstanding book Your Gift to Me (2014), has been both my editor and muse, but mostly a friend. She has a knack for telling me that I’m pretty good at this craft, especially when I feel like God skipped past me when he was passing out writing talent. Perhaps Bonnie is my Sam.
Thank you to my children Toby, Tara Beth, and Travis, and my son-in-law Jeff Leach. They are our living legacy and proof that we were here. If they are any reflection of this coming generation, we’re in great shape. Thank you. I love you all.
Now I get to rave about my grandsons! Thank you to the two incredible young men to whom this book is dedicated, Caleb Daniel Leach and Noah Moore Leach. The joy you bring to my life is indescribable. Never forget how much your Nana and Papa love you. Your Nana and Papa begin every morning praying for your happiness, health, safety and prosperity. Our greatest prayer is that grow up to be men of God, loving Him and loving others.
There are no adequate words of thanks and praise for the love of my life. Arlene Wigant Moore is a woman of great strength and deep faith. As I type this, we are approaching our fortieth wedding anniversary. For this reason alone, I consider myself the luckiest man on earth. Thank you, Arlene, for hanging with me for all these years. I promise you, our best years together are in our future and not in our past.
Above are a partial list of my friends and family. They are blessings in my life, so I am compelled to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, from whom all blessings flow. Thank you for my friends, family, career and opportunities. I pray that I reflect You through all that I do.
The Final Service
(the movie)
Produced by Positivity Pictures, LLC
(in conjunction with Cinema Fund Capital Management, LLC)
In pre-production now!
Directed by academy award-winner Kieth W. Merrill, who has also written the screenplay.
Toby Moore (“A Separate Peace,” “First Daughter,” “Murder in Greenwich,” “Law & Order,” “C.S.I. Miami”) has been signed to play “Sam,” with the balance of the cast and a shooting schedule to be announced soon.
See www.thefinalservice.com for more details!
About the Author
Gary W. Moore is known worldwide as an inspirational and motivational speaker, successful entrepreneur and businessman, accomplished musician, and author.
He penned the award-winning Playing with the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, World War II, and the Long Journey Home (Savas Beatie, 2006; Penguin, 2008), the story of his father Gene Moore and his remarkable life in baseball and war, and the acclaimed Hey Buddy: In Pursuit of Buddy Holly, My New Buddy John and My Lost Decade of Music (Savas Beatie, 2011). He was also a contributing author to the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
In addition to his writing, Gary has been a mainstay in the business world for decades. He was the CEO of several public and private companies, and is currently Co-CEO of the Moore Alliance and a partner in Cinema Fund Capital Management, LLC, and Positivity Pictures, LLC.
Gary and his wife Arlene have been married for more than four decades and reside in Bourbonnais, IL.
The Final Service Page 16
