A review by alanapool
Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base by Andy Brown

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.