This, being my first endeavor at writing a lengthy treatise of such scope, I have rediscovered the meaning of the term "fledgling". Until I began this project I had found it easy to quip, "Been there - Done that!" What is most humbling is the realization that were it not for the people who supported, assisted and encouraged me to "see it through", I would probably be selling pencils on some street-corner instead.

I am deeply indebted and grateful to Calvin and Lee Wilson, who provided much of the research material and spent so many hours in discussion, revealing insights and revelations, concerning historical events and personages with which, and whom, it had been their opportunity to have lived and experienced an intimate proximity. Their lives have been nothing less than extraordinary.

Also, it was such a blessing to have such a patient, enthusiastic and capable typist as Lola "Fleet Fingers" Ledbetter, who typed, retyped and made corrections, not only in the presentation of my text, but also in my perceptions of how true Christianity manifests in a person. Not to mention that, professionally, the words fly off her fingertips like sparks off a Fourth of July sparkler.

It has been my extreme privilege, as well, to share the friendship and company of some truly heroic people, of the very finest American and Hawaiian heritage, who are quietly, but steadfastly, making history in their efforts to restore justice, freedom and a deeper sense of artistic appreciation for the qualities our respective cultures have bequeathed us. For these efforts and the inspiration they have given me, I thank Keola and Moanalani Beamer, the Beamer family, Siobhan Fox, Gerald Michaud, Barbara Price, Paul Wood, Matt Crawford, the Kahumoku family, and my very talented Web-Master, Robert Shawn Reid. And, to add a note of intrigue, this work would not appear in its present form if it were not for the advice and "fine-tuning" of the brillant couple, "Isis" and "Osiris", and a very fine and respected banker, a gentleman who, because of his circumstances has asked not to be identified. Mr. "X" you have my undying gratitude.

There are many more to whom I am indebted and I would be remiss if I did not thank Col. James "Bo" Gritz for waking me out of a long slumber in time for the "Great Event". Thanks are also in order to Col. L. Fletcher Prouty for bringing clarity and understanding to what was for me an otherwise confusing and tragic period of life.

Finally, I arrive at the one who has made my life bearable and this book possible. Without the constant nurturing and faith, continuing patience and support of my lovely and loving partner in life, Virginia Ka’ai, I, most probably would be selling pencils on some street-corner. As life would have it, however, if we are able to find our purpose and direction, God sends us His angels to assist us. He could not have sent a more wonderful angel to me than Virginia, and for this I am blessed.

Thanks also to Mom and Dad (Hal and Nell to their friends), who "borned and raised me free" in hopes I’d have the sense to stay that way. It is my hope that this will be the "message" I convey to my readers.

R.H.B. - Sui Juris

I am caused to wonder how many Americans in this present day, because of our type of education, or perhaps it might better be said, because of its mis-application, would feel comfortably qualified to correctly use the term "great".

This writer, having spent at least as many years de-educating himself as the servants of mammon have spent in their attempt to "educate" him, is making the presumption that he is at last somewhat qualified to recognize and acknowledge truly "great" attributes in others.

The most valuable legacy a man can leave to posterity is his awareness of "truth". To qualify in doing this skillfully and meaningfully is a gift granted to but a few who are thus inclined.

Col. L. Fletcher Prouty, is such a man. I have no doubt that Col. Prouty has a fine formal education in the institutions of man but he is also one of those rare individuals to whom our Creator has bequeathed a penetrating insight and has chosen to take him aside to educate him privately and progressively near the borders of the labyrinth of mans darkest endeavors.

Col. Prouty has paid attention in class and has earned his teachers credentials with honors and, thus, it is our supreme privilege that he has chosen to share his knowledge and appreciation of truth with us. There is greatness in this, for his wisdom, should those of us who recognize it make the effort to further propagate these truths which lie behind our most important history making and civilization influencing events, will empower many to make "correct" choices for the future. A more secure future based upon true and correct information that will lead us out of certain tyranny and into a much improved world of assured freedom.

Col. Prouty is a modern Olympian passing his torch of truth to a waiting generation. As a representative of that generation which follows his, this writer gratefully takes his share of that torch in hand and with it dedicates this work to him and his courageous stand in the hope that it will help awaken others to this man’s much deserved place of honor and respect in the annals of history which he has helped to create and is as yet unfolding.

The Author