Two American Boys - Michael K Bauer - Bog

Two American Boys is a story of two childhood best friends, Mike and Rick, who grew up on the same block. Relive the late 50s and 60s with their numerous adventures and thrill with their faithful dogs, Ginger and Blackie, at their side. Play baseball, army and go hunting and fishing with Mike's father and enjoy his many stories, as they grow up in a time of innocence in America.?
While America might have been innocent, these boys were not. From fistfights with the Bad Brothers on the block to breaking windows, these boys always found themselves in the midst of fun and trouble. Jumping from roofs while playing Zorro and running from angry sailors and hornets are just a glimpse at some of their experiences you will enjoy as you watch them grow up.
After years of friendship, high school approaches and Rick moved to California. As the years went by, the boys still kept in touch through letters and the bond that was built between them still stays strong. After high school, Mike joined the army and went to Korea while Rick joined the Marines and went to Vietnam.
It was 1969 and Mike had not received anymore letters from Rick in 'Nam and now he feared the worst. Mike searched for his long lost friend for years and years with no luck at all. Finally, follow Mike to the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. to find the answer to the question that plagued him: Did Rick make it back or was his name on the Wall?