Topic: Four of Our Finest with an emphasis on Alfred Atkey and William Claxton Date: 6 June 2026 Time: 1 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. CT/11 a.m. MT/10 a.m. PT Description: Roger Gunn was a Human Resources professional for over 30 years. He then used his knowledge of the profession to instruct at a post-secondary institute. Roger was a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (retired) and a practicing labour arbitrator and mediator. Roger spends most of his time reading about or researching aviation history. This is the third book by Roger Gunn about Canadian pilots in World War One. Roger Gunn has meticulously researched four lesser-known Canadian pilots of World War One, Joseph Fall, Alfred Atkey, William Claxton and Francis Quigley. They led fascinating lives and Roger traces them from their beginnings in Canada to their life in the skies over the Western Front and beyond. Four of Our Finest is a fascinating read, one that aviation buffs and lovers of history alike will enjoy. It contains over 95,000 words and contains over 100 pictures, many of which have never been seen before in public. Hover over this tab and Click to go to the Zoom Link.
Book: Our Desperate Hour Date: 11 June 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT/ 6 p.m. MT/ 5 p.m. PT Description: John F. Andrews is the award-winning author of the Novels of the Great War Series, including Our Desperate Hour, An American Nurse in Paris, and Dogs Don’t Cry. He writes from the perspective of a service family member and critical care physician to craft unique stories based on real events. His characters struggle shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the real heroes of WWI as well as showing the plight of civilians caught in one of the most horrible conflicts in human history. His novels are stories of struggle, survival, hope, resilience, and love. Our Desperate Hour takes readers inside the epic World War I Battle of Belleau Wood in ways that no other novel has ever done. The reader journeys between the command centers, medical aid stations, and the front lines, shoulder-to-shoulder with the real heroes of this battle. At its center are Honor, Courage, and Commitment. It is a story of a father's love of his son, fortitude, and comraderie. I wrote this as an ode to the Marines and their Navy "docs". My sons, both Marines, and their comrades inspired me. Semper Fi. Hover over this tab and Click to go to the Zoom Link.
