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alanapool's review against another edition
5.0
An extremely heart-wrenching story of two tragedies that could’ve been avoided had the AF followed proper protocols & heeded to numerous red flags. I had the privilege of speaking to one of the survivors who continues to work for Fairchild’s beneficiaries & tears filled my eyes as she described the events that took place. I will never understand the carelessness the system had in regards to Mellberg’s mental state & Holland’s reckless behaviors. Let this story be a resounding reminder that we must be vigilant for signs of danger & to appreciate the value of our heroes & life itself. Lastly, the author, who took down a mass public shooter, should be recognized even more than was mentioned in this book & in other sources I’ve read. He not only had the courage to face this evil to save others but he had the courage to seek help when his mental state began to decline because of his heroic act. He will forever be one of my heroes.
rosecityreader's review against another edition
5.0
Andy Brown was serving in the Air Force as a law enforcement specialist when, in 1994, he responded to an active-shooter incident in progress at the base hospital where he was stationed. Four days later a B-52 bomber crashed during an air-show practice flight. Both tragedies had been predicted and warned about.
Brown's book, Warnings Unheeded, is part of his ongoing effort to share the lessons learned from the Fairchild Air Force Base tragedies and his experience with the effects of trauma. He struggled with guilt and other mental health issues as a result of the shooting. His own experience with trauma is another powerful story in the book.
Brown draws from investigation reports and witness statements from the Air Force. He also had copies of the gunman’s medical records, journal entries, and other documents and personally interviewed many of the people involved. The result is a compelling account of double tragedies that could have been avoided.
Warnings Unheeded would be a hit with true-crime fans, veterans, and readers with an interest in psychology, history, law enforcement, military, or aviation.
Brown's book, Warnings Unheeded, is part of his ongoing effort to share the lessons learned from the Fairchild Air Force Base tragedies and his experience with the effects of trauma. He struggled with guilt and other mental health issues as a result of the shooting. His own experience with trauma is another powerful story in the book.
Brown draws from investigation reports and witness statements from the Air Force. He also had copies of the gunman’s medical records, journal entries, and other documents and personally interviewed many of the people involved. The result is a compelling account of double tragedies that could have been avoided.
Warnings Unheeded would be a hit with true-crime fans, veterans, and readers with an interest in psychology, history, law enforcement, military, or aviation.
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