A Journey of Service, Love, & Faith
by Patrick L. Plummer

What happens when the uniform comes off-but the weight of service doesn't?

Home for Good is a powerful and deeply personal memoir tracing one soldier's journey from Jamaican roots and Cold War Germany to the deserts of Kuwait and the battlefields of Iraq-and finally, to the difficult work of coming home whole.

Patrick L. Plummer served across decades of U.S. Army history, beginning as a Combat Medic in Berlin, rising through the enlisted ranks, and later serving as a Warrant Officer in Air and Missile Defense during and after the events of September 11, 2001. But this is not a book about medals or rank. It is a story about responsibility, sacrifice, and the unseen toll of service carried long after deployment ends.

At the heart of this memoir is family-especially his wife, Taska, whose quiet strength sustained their marriage and children through years of separation, fear, and uncertainty. Fatherhood gave purpose to every sacrifice, while war left emotional and spiritual wounds that could not be ignored.

After combat, Home for Good turns inward, exploring the silent struggle many veterans face: returning to a life that moved on without them, carrying guilt for surviving, and searching for peace beyond survival. Through reflection, rebuilding, and faith, Plummer discovers that true home is not found in a place, a career, or an accomplishment-but in love, purpose, and spiritual grounding.

This book is for readers who:

• Want an honest look at military life beyond the battlefield

• Understand the sacrifices of service members and their families

• Are navigating life after hardship, loss, or transition

• Believe that healing is possible-even after war

Home for Good is a story of endurance, devotion, and becoming whole again. It is a testament to family, resilience, and the long road from survival to peace.