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ENDORSEMENTS
If you are interested in what it was like to be a POW of the North Vietnamese for nearly eight years, or to be the wife of one, grab a copy of Tap Code immediately. No one has told this story better.
Chuck Boyd, General, USAF (Ret)
Tap Code is a hard road of reminiscence for we who were there, but an excellent history for those who have never known the terrors of war behind the lines of the enemy. The prison camps of North Vietnam were hell on earth and those who know little about the POWs held captive would do well to read Smitty's book.
Sam Johnson, former member of Congress, Colonel, USAF (Ret), Alcatraz POW
Tap Code is the incredible story about two American heroes. Col "Smitty" Harris and his wife, Louise, epitomize the definition of commitment — to God, to Country, and to Family. This tale of extreme perseverance will restore your faith in the human spirit.
John Nichols, Brigadier General, USAF
Tap Code tells the true story of Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, shot down and captured in North Vietnam, 4th April 1965. From the first sentence you find yourself thrust from his fighter jet and into the hands of people who want to kill the young pilot. Smitty has the reader living his stay in the Hanoi Hilton, surviving brutal interrogations and celebrating his homecoming. Tap Code is the story of the unbreakable American spirit forged by combat, capture, and faith.
Phil Bryant, Governor of Mississippi
The incomprehensibly long ordeal of the Harris Family is agonizing. Their love, faith, loyalty and courage epitomize all that is good about America.
Orson Swindle, Lt. Colonel, USMC (Ret)
Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris proudly served our great nation during the Vietnam War, and it is an honor to call him a trusted friend. He is known for his unwavering faith and loyalty to America.
Trent Kelly, Congressman
MEET THE AUTHORS
Carlyle Smith “Smitty” Harris is an ex-Vietnam POW, who rose to the rank of Air Force Colonel.
He received many decorations during his Air Force career, including two Silver Stars, three Legion of Merits, the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Purple Hearts, and the Eagle Award through the Gathering of Eagles Foundation.
His tin cup from his days as a POW is now in the Smithsonian. He lives with his wife, Louise, and is surrounded by his large family in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Sara W. Berry is an award-winning author, publisher, and teacher, and is the founder and CEO of Integrity Time, a character-building educational company.
Sara is married to Dr. Mont Berry, and is mother to seven children and three children in-law. She lives in Tupelo, Mississippi. Learn more at SaraWBerry.com.