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# Captured by Love

The New Book by Lee Ellis and Greg Godek

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## The Book

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- [BOBBI](https://www.powromance.com/the-book/bobbi/) - When Ralph returned home in 1973 from Vietnam after more than seven horrid years I was recently single, had a two-year-old daughter—and the last thing on my mind was meeting someone on a blind date! Exactly one month after Ralph regained his freedom, we met at his cousin Judy’s in Miami and drove (in his
- [Book 2](https://www.powromance.com/the-book/book-2/) - https://youtu.be/K4TOrB7at0Y

## The Couples

- [Lee & Mary Ellis](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/ellis-lee-mary-ellis/) - Military Service Rank: 1st Lt Leon F. (Lee) Ellis, Jr. USAF, F-4C Phantom, POW 7-NOV-67 – 14-MAR-73, Retired Col (0-6) Veterans Tribute Page: Lee Ellis Book Links: Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton Engage with Honor: Building a Culture of Courageous Accountability Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs
- [Bob & Lorraine Shumaker](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/shumaker-bob-lorraine-shumaker/) - Military Service Rank: LCDR Robert H. (Bob) Shumaker USN, F-8 Crusader, POW 11-FEB-65 – 12-FEB-73, RADM USN (0-8) Veterans Tribute Page: Bob Shumaker
- [More Vietnam POWs Stories](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/more-vietnam-pow-stories/) - Veterans Tribute Page: Porter Halyburton Veterans Tribute Page: Mike Lane Veterans Tribute Page: Jim Lamar Veterans Tribute Page: Wayne Waddell Veterans Tribute Page: Jon Reynolds Veterans Tribute Page: Charles Boyd
- [Dora & Jimmie Griffin—then Dora & Jim Bell](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/bell-dora-jimmie-griffin-then-dora-jim-bell/) - Military Service Rank: LCDR James L (Jimmie) Griffin USN, RA-5 Vigilante, KIA 19-JUN-67 Veterans Tribute Page: Jimmie Griffin Military Service Rank: LCDR Jim James F. (Jim) Bell USN, RA-5 Vigilante, POW 16-OCT-65 – 12-FEB-73, Retired CAPT USN (0-6), RIP 30-SEPT-14 Veterans Tribute Page: Jim Bell Book Link: The Heroes’ Wife, Dora Griffin Bell, 2006, Authorhouse
- [Bob & Anita Barnett, “Percy” (Bob) & Suzanne Purcell, and Bob & Suzanne](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/barnett-bob-anita-barnett-and-percy-bob-suzanne-purcell/) - Military Service Rank - Bob Barnett: Maj Robert W. (Bob) Barnett USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 3-OCT-67 – 14-Mar-73, Retired Col (0-6), RIP 4-SEPT-22 Veterans Tribute Page: Bob Barnett Military Service Rank - Percy Purcell: Capt Robert B. (Percy) Purcell USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 27-JUL-65 – 12-FEB-73, Retired Col (0-6), RIP 12-JUN-09 Veterans Tribute Page: Percy
- [Roger & Jackie Ingvalson, Wayne & Booncy Fullam, and Roger & Booncy](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/ingvalson-roger-jackie-ingvalson-and-wayne-booncy-fullam/) - Military Service Rank: Maj Roger D. Ingvalson USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 28-MAY-68 – 14-MAR-73, Retired Col (0-6), RIP 24-DEC-11 Veterans Tribute Page: Roger Ingvalson Military Service Rank: Maj Wayne E. Fullam USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, MIA/KIA 7-OCT-67 Veterans Tribute Page: Wayne Fullam
- [Dick “The Beak” & Alice Stratton](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/stratton-dick-the-beak-alice-stratton/) - Military Service Rank: LCDR Richard A. (Dick) Stratton USN, A-4E Skyhawk, POW 5-JAN-67 – 4-MAR-73, Retired CAPT USN (0-6) Veterans Tribute Page: Dick Stratton Book Link: Prisoner at War: The Survival of Commander Richard A Stratton, Scott Blakey, Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1978
- [Gene & Rae Smith—then Gene & Lynn](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/smith-gene-rae-smith-then-gene-lynn/) - Military Service Rank: Maj Richard E. (Gene) Smith USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 25-OCT-67 – 14-MAR-73, Lt Col (0-5) Veterans Tribute Page: Gene Smith
- [Wes & Faye Schierman](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/schierman-wes-faye-schierman/) - Military Service Rank: Capt Wesley D. (Wes) Schierman USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 28-AUG-65 –12-FEB-73, Retired Lt Col (0-5), RIP 4-JAN-14 Veterans Tribute Page: Wes Schierman
- [Ben & Anne Purcell](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/purcell-ben-anne-purcell/) - Military Service Rank: LTC Benjamin H. (Ben) Purcell Army, UH-1D Helicopter, POW 8-FEB-68 – 27-MAR-73, Retired Col (0-6), RIP 28-MAR-13 Veterans Tribute Page: Ben Purcell Book Link: Love and Duty, Ben and Anne Purcell, 2006 (Expanded Edition)
- [Tom & Yona McNish](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/mcnish-tom-yona-mcnish/) - Military Service Rank: 1st Lt Tomas M. (Tom) McNish USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 4-SEPT-66 – 4-MAR-73, Retired Col (06) Veterans Tribute Page: Tom McNish
- [Don & Cheryl Heiliger](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/heiliger-don-cheryl-heiliger/) - Military Service Rank: Maj Donald L. (Don) Heiliger USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 15-MAY-67 – 18-FEB-73, Retired Col (0-6), RIP 23-MAR-16 Veterans Tribute Page: Don Heiliger
- [Carole & Steve Hanson—then Carole & Jim Hickerson](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/hickerson-carole-steve-hanson-then-carole-jim-hickerson/) - Military Service Rank: Capt Stephen P. (Steve) Hanson USMC, CH-46A Sea Knight Helicopter, KIA 3-JUN-67 Veterans Tribute Page: Steve Hanson Military Service Rank: LCDR James M. (Jim) Hickerson USN, A-7 Corsair II, POW 22-DEC-67 – 14-MAR-73, Retired CAPT USN (0-6) Veterans Tribute Page: Jim Hickerson
- [Carlyle “Smitty” & Louise Harris](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/harris-carlyle-smitty-louise-harris/) - Military Service Rank: Capt Carlyle S. “Smitty” Harris USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 4-APR-65 –12-MAR-73, Retired Col (0-6) Veterans Tribute Page: Smitty Harris Book Link: Tap Code: The Epic Survival Tale of a Vietnam POW and the Secret Code that Changed Everything, Col Carlyle “Smitty” Harris (Ret) and Sara W. Berry, Zondervan, 2019
- [Paul & Phyllis Galanti](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/galanti-paul-phyllis-galanti/) - Military Service Rank: LT Paul E. Galanti USN, A-4C Skyhawk, POW 17-JUN-66 – 12-FEB-73, Retired CDR USN (0-5) Veterans Tribute Page: Paul Galanti Special Links: Google Photo - Newsweek cover of Paul and Phyllis Galanti 1973 Davidson Article - Hidden History: The Story of the Indomitable Wives and Families Who Fought to Bring POW/MIA Loved
- [Ralph & Bobbi Gaither](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/gaither-ralph-bobbi-gaither/) - Military Service Rank: LTJG Ralph E. Gaither Jr. USN, F-4B Phantom, POW 17-OCT-65 – 12-FEB-73, Retired CDR USN (0-5), RIP 17-JUN-19 Veterans Tribute Page: Ralph Gaither Book Link: With God in a P.O.W. Camp, Commander Ralph Gaither as told to Steve Henry, Broadman Press 1973, Ralph Gaither 2004
- [Ken & Maggie Fisher](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/fisher-ken-maggie-fisher/) - Military Service Rank: Capt Kenneth (Ken) Fisher USAF, F-4C Phantom, POW 7-NOV-67 – 14-MAR-73, Retired Col (0-6) Veterans Tribute Page: Ken Fisher
- [Dave & Karen Carey—then Dave & Sandy](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/carey-dave-karen-carey-then-dave-sandy/) - Military Service Rank: LTJG David J. (Dave) Carey USN, A-4 Skyhawk, POW 31-AUG-67 – 14-MAR-73, Retired CAPT USN (0-6) Veterans Tribute Page: Dave Carey Book Link: The Ways We Choose, Dave Carey, 2000, Bookpartners Inc.
- [Mo & Honey Baker](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/baker-mo-honey-baker/) - Military Service Rank: Maj Elmo C. (Mo) Baker USAF, F-105 Thunderchief, POW 23-AUG-67 – 14-MAR-73, Retired Col (0-6) Veterans Tribute Page: Mo Baker Book Link: Serve with Pride & Return with Honor, Colonel Elmo “Mo” Baker USAF (Ret), 2014
- [Bill & Suzy Bailey](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/bailey-bill-suzy-bailey/) - Military Service Rank: LTJG James W. (Bill) Bailey USN, F-4B Phantom, POW 28-JUN-67 – 18-FEB-73, Retired CDR USN (0-5) Veterans Tribute Page: Bll Bailey
- [Everett & Tammy Alvarez](https://www.powromance.com/the-couples/alavrez-everett-tammy-alvarez/) - Military Service Rank: LTJG Everett Alvarez, Jr. USN, A-4 Skyhawk, POW 5-AUG-64–12-FEB-73, Retired CDR USN (0-5) Veterans Tribute Page: Everett Alvarez Book Link: Chained Eagle: The Heroic Story of the First American Shot Down over North Vietnam

## History 

- [Vietnam POW Resource Center](https://www.powromance.com/history/vietnam-pow-resource-center/) - This website contains a comprehensive list of documentaries, interviews, biographies, memoirs and facts about the Prisoner of War experience in South East Asia during the Vietnam War. Hundreds of books and countless interviews, documentaries and other materials have been made about the topic since the US Prisoners were released in 1973. All titles are easily
- [The League of Wives](https://www.powromance.com/history/the-league-of-wives/) - Vietnam's POW/MIA Advocates & Allies - Article Link
- [Fox and Friends Interview on Accountability](https://www.powromance.com/history/fox-and-friends-interview-on-accountability/) - Fox and Friends Interview with Lee Ellis - How to Engage with Honor Through Accountability https://youtu.be/iI4B-EEuKho
- [ABC World News - Remembering the POWs of the Vietnam War](https://www.powromance.com/history/abc-world-news-remembering-the-pows-of-the-vietnam-war/) - The Nixon library hosts a reunion dinner for all living former POWs of Vietnam War.
- [CNN Newsroom Interview with POW Lee Ellis & Brooke Baldwin](https://www.powromance.com/history/cnn-newsroom-interview-with-pow-lee-ellis-brooke-baldwin/) - Lee shares some about his own experience and emotions from his POW captivity in Vietnam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gztThP153Y
- [POW Camp Regulations (1967, Unedited)](https://www.powromance.com/history/pow-camp-regulations/) - In order to insure the proper execution of the regulations, the camp commander has decided to issue the following new regulations which have been modified and augmented to reflect the new conditions, from now on the criminals must strictly follow and abide by the following provisions: The criminals are under an obligation to give full
- [Beyond Courage: Surviving as a POW](https://www.powromance.com/history/beyond-courage-surviving-as-a-pow/) - The Vietnam War lasted almost 20 years. It was the first war the U.S. had lost. However, the return home of the Prisoners-of-War was widely celebrated. They were held captive for almost nine years, the longest of any American war. Those pilots who survived shootdown were held in secluded prisons, hidden from the outside world
- [The Hanoi University](https://www.powromance.com/history/the-hanoi-hilton-university-system-2/) - The long-term Hanoi Hilton cohort was a unique group—almost all aircrews, average age at capture of 30.5. Most were officers (> 95%), most had a college degree, quite a few had a masters degree and several had been in the astronaut program. Though we had no books or magazines, other than an occasionally propaganda piece
- [POW Treatment](https://www.powromance.com/history/pow-treatment-2/) - There were three major treatment eras in the POW camps. For the early months of 1965, they did not know how to handle POWs and though they were isolated, there was not routine torture and beatings, etc. Then in late summer of 1965, it cranked up and all hell broke loose. Torture and various types
- [General Articles about the Vietnam War and POW Experience](https://www.powromance.com/history/general-articles-about-the-vietnam-war-and-pow-experience/) - Below are links to several articles that provide more detail and insight into the Vietnam War and the POW Experience: AllThatsInteresting.com - "Inside the Hanoi Hilton, North Vietnam's Torture Chamber for American POWs" AirForce.com - "Operation Homecoming for Vietnam POWs marks 40 Years" The West Point Center for Oral History - "An F-4 Phantom Pilot
- [The National League of POW/MIA Families Changed Our Treatment](https://www.powromance.com/history/the-national-league-of-pow-mia-families-changed-our-treatment-2/) - Beginning in late 1968, the wives and families stood up to the US Defense Department’s “keep quiet” policy and began to organize and go public about POW accounting and treatment. The movement spread across the US like few causes ever have. A major contributor to this effort was the famous patriot and businessman H. Ross
- [Welcome to the Hanoi Hilton and The Hanoi Prison System Cohort](https://www.powromance.com/history/welcome-to-the-hanoi-hilton-and-the-hanoi-prison-system-cohort-2/) - Navy Lt. Everett Alvarez was the first pilot captured over the North – August 1964 – six months before POW number 2 in January 1965. The war ended and we were released in the winter of 1973, so Everett was the longest held POW from the North at 8 years and 6 months. You’ll read
- [The North Vietnam POW Cohort](https://www.powromance.com/history/the-north-vietnam-pow-cohort/) - Most of those long-term POWs who were held in and around Hanoi were aircrew members who were shot down. There were others captured in South Vietnam and a few in Laos. Why Laos? The Ho Chi Minh Trail, the main supply route for war supplies to the Viet Cong in South Vietnam pivoted into Laos
- [Background on the Vietnam War and Why There Were POWs](https://www.powromance.com/history/background-on-the-vietnam-war-and-why-there-were-pows/) - Vietnam was divided by the 1954 Geneva Accords that ended the French-Indochina War. When the French Colonialists were kicked out, the communists were well ensconced in the North, where Ho Chi Minh and his team formed the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV). These leaders were dedicated communists and closely connected to the Soviet Union and
- [Lessons from Vietnam: 50 Years Later (2023)](https://www.powromance.com/history/lessons-from-vietnam-50-years-later-2023/) - "Lessons from Vietnam: 50 Years Later" | Full Session from Air & Space Forces Association on Vimeo.
- [Return with Honor - Hosted by Tom Hanks](https://www.powromance.com/history/return-with-honor-hosted-by-tom-hanks/) - https://youtu.be/DCazT5gM84c
- [POWs Return to USA "Operation Homecoming"](https://www.powromance.com/history/pows-return-to-usa-operation-homecoming/) - "Air Force Now" film footage https://youtu.be/2PP6iNU8wGI
- [Recommended Authors and Books](https://www.powromance.com/history/recommended-authors-and-books/) - BOOKS RELATED TO CAPTURED BY LOVE STORY CONTRIBUTORS Everett Alverez – Chained Eagle: The Heroic Story of the First American Shot Down over North Vietnam, Everett Alvarez, Jr., and Anthony S. Pitch, Potomac Books 2005, (1989 Donald I. Fine) Code of Conduct: An Inspirational Story of Self-Healing, Everett Alvarez, Jr., Dutton Adult 1991 Mo Baker
- [Official 40th Anniversary POW Homecoming Ceremony at the Nixon Library](https://www.powromance.com/history/official-40th-anniversary-pow-homecoming-ceremony-at-the-nixon-library/) - Official 40th Anniversary POW Homecoming ceremony included "Missing Man" aircraft flyover; formal wreath laying to President Nixon; Presentation of Colors; presentation of tribute certificates and pins from the Department of Defense; remarks by Nixon Foundation President Sandy Quinn and Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, former Assistant Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force; musical
- [A Day in the Life of a POW (the early years)](https://www.powromance.com/history/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pow-the-early-years/) - Typically, when we were not going through punishment and torture, we were either in solitary or small cells with 2-4 guys at the Hanoi Hilton or perhaps as many as 6 or 8 in the Zoo and Plantation and the Son Tay camp which was 23 miles NW of Hanoi. Typically, we slept on top
- [The Value of Authenticity in the POW Camps](https://www.powromance.com/history/the-value-of-authenticity-in-the-pow-camps/) - https://youtu.be/0crNU3y34kw
- [How the POWs Connected with One Another](https://www.powromance.com/history/how-the-pows-connected-with-one-another/) - https://vimeo.com/610083951/8a6c6e1575
- [POW/MIA Bracelet Story with Dave Carey](https://www.powromance.com/history/pow-mia-bracelet-story-with-dave-carey/) - https://youtu.be/NXp4ennXzi0
- [Sonny & Cher Welcome Home Vietnam POWs 1973](https://www.powromance.com/history/video-section/) - https://youtu.be/xYiJAWCDiT4

## Media 

- [Live TV Special (National Memorial Day Concert 2023)](https://www.powromance.com/media/live-tv-special-national-memorial-day-concert-2023/) - I was honored to be a part of this National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C. It is an American tradition honoring the military service of our troops, veterans, wounded warriors, all those who have given their lives for our nation, and their families. Led by co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, they begin the
- [News Article (AARP Magazine)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-article-aarp-magazine/) - Vietnam POWs: From Hell to Happily Ever After Read this Article
- [News Video (CBS Mornings)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-video-cbs-mornings/) - Vietnam veterans reunite with fellow POWs 50 years after coming home https://youtu.be/F4_VOueOqtY
- [50th Anniversary Video (Nixon Presidential Library)](https://www.powromance.com/media/50th-anniversary-video-nixon-presidential-library/) - 50th Anniversary Video - Nixon Presidential Library https://youtu.be/6AdurgMHRNo
- [Keynote Address at USAA and 50th Anniversary Thoughts](https://www.powromance.com/media/keynote-address-at-usaa-and-50th-anniversary-thoughts/) - In my visit and keynote address at USAA @usaa this week, they did a spectacular job remembering and celebrating this year's 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the return of the POWs. Here are my brief reflections on this special time together and what this anniversary means to me - 
- [News Article (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)](https://www.powromance.com/media/new-article-atlanta-journal-constitution/) - Former Vietnam War POW enjoys 50 years of freedom Read the Article on AJC.com | Read the Article on Military.com
- [News Interview (EAA AirVenture Today)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-interview-eaa-airventure-today/) - Return with Honor: Vietnam veteran Col. Ellis Speaks on POW, leadership lessons Read the article (see pages 36 and 38)
- [News Interview (Scripps News)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-interview-scripps-news/) - Barbie Joins Other Films Who Have Upset Vietnam Over Using China Map. Watch Lee's commentary based on his past experience. https://youtu.be/2uGTklhS-_k
- [New Books Corner (Smoke Signals Newspaper)](https://www.powromance.com/media/new-books-corner-smoke-signals-newspaper/) - New Books Corner - "Romance Stories from 20 Top Gun POWs" Download the Article
- [Podcast Interview (The Higher Gear CXO)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-the-higher-gear-cxo/) - Leadership lessons from "Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWS" Listen to the Podcast
- [Podcast Interview (Dr Carol's Couch)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-dr-carols-couch/) - Dr. Carol's Couch - CAPTURED BY LOVE: LOVE STORIES OF VIETNAM WAR POWS FROM ONE! Listen to the Podcast
- [2023 International Book Awards - FINALIST!](https://www.powromance.com/media/2023-international-book-awards-finalist/) - The results of the 2023 International Book Awards have been announced, and Captured by Love has been honored in the following categories: Best Cover Design: Nonfiction - FINALIST Best Interior Design - FINALIST History: Military - FINALIST Read the full results.
- [Podcast Interview (Realty Times with Terri Murphy)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-realty-times-with-terri-muprhy/) - Life-Altering Relationship Advice in This Special Interview How do you authentically connect with others? And what are some life-altering examples of human connection? Lee Ellis and co-author Greg Godek sat down with TedTalk speaker, consultant, and business coach Terri Murphy to talk about the inspiring stories from their book ‘Captured by Love’. Please listen, share,
- [LOVE STORIES about Captured by Love](https://www.powromance.com/media/new-section/) - This section lists the various ways that we're sharing the good news about Captured by Love and its important message of love and resilience. Here are some quick links to past media, and the detailed posts are also provided below on this page: AARP Magazine Dr James Dobon's familytalk - Part 1 | Part 2
- [Podcast Interview (Wreaths Across America)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-wreaths-across-america-2/) - True Romance and Love Stories from Vietnam War POW's with Co-Author Lee Ellis WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/radio · Lee Ellis (US Air Force Veteran, Vietnam War POW and Author) 12 19 2024 (Alternate Link - Listen to the Podcast)
- [Book Award Announcement (2024 Georgia Author of the Year Awards)](https://www.powromance.com/media/book-award-announcement-2024-georgia-author-of-the-year-awards/) - ‘Captured by Love’ did it again! It won the Inspirational category in the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Awards. Special congratulations again to co-authors Lee Ellis and Greg Godek on this achievement. We’re honored to be recognized among so many other talented Georgia authors. Read more about this award designation.
- [Book Award Announcement (18th Annual Indie Excellence Awards)](https://www.powromance.com/media/book-award-announcement-18th-annual-indie-excellence-awards/) - The results of the 18th Annual Indie Excellence Awards have been announced. Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs by Lee Ellis and Greg Godek was awarded as a WINNER in the Marriage Category. Read more about this award designation.
- [Press Release (PR Newswire)](https://www.powromance.com/media/press-release-pr-newswire/) - “Everything I Know About Love I Learned in a Prisoner of War Camp” Happiness & Wellness & Longevity—These Married Senior Couples Hold the Secrets Download this release.
- [Podcast Interview (Wreaths Across America)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-wreaths-across-america/) - On the Wreaths Across America Radio Morning Show with Michael W. Hale, we hear from US Air Force Veteran and former Vietnam War POW Lee Ellis about his book, "Captured By Love." Lee went from being an Air Force pilot shot down over Vietnam to becoming a leadership coach, trainer, author, and speaker. WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/radio ·
- [VIETNAM STORIES about the Vietnam POW 50th Anniversary](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-and-media-about-the-vietnam-pow-50th-anniversary/) - This section provides recent media regarding the 50th Anniversary of the VIetnam POWs returning home.
- [News Interview (Newsmax "First Edition" Show)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-interview-newsmax-first-edition-show/) - Everett Alvarez Jr. and Blaine Holt on Newsmax's "First Edition" as a guest commemorating National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. https://vimeo.com/932538045?share=copy
- [Book Award Announcement (Foreword Reviews Indies Book of the Year Awards)](https://www.powromance.com/media/book-award-announcement-foreword-reviews-indies-book-of-the-year-awards/) - The results of the 2023 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards have been announced. Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs by Lee Ellis and Greg Godek was awarded as a Finalist in the War & Military Category. Read more about this award designation.
- [Podcast Interview (The Advantage of Adversity with Glenn Carver)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-the-advantage-of-adversity-with-glenn-carver/) - "I was shot down over Vietnam and spent 5 years as a POW" with (Ret) USAF Colonel Lee Ellis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng7dm5-332Q
- [Podcast Interview (Echoes of the Vietnam War)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-echoes-of-the-vietnam-war/) - A few years ago, Lee Ellis noticed that he and the other POWs who made it home from Vietnam were outperforming the general population in the area of romantic longevity. He looked into the reasons why that might be true, and then he published his findings in a book called “Captured by Love: Inspiring True
- [Podcast Interview (The Two Mikes)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-the-two-mikes/) - Today, the Two Mikes spoke with Colonel Lee Ellis (USAF Ret), who was a combat pilot in Vietnam, was shot down, and spent 5.5 years in captivity in North Vietnam, several of them in the Hanoi Hilton. Listen to "Good Morning Vietnam with Col. Lee Ellis" on Spreaker.
- [POWs Interview (Air University Library)](https://www.powromance.com/media/pows-interview-air-university-library/) - This special event will recognize the 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming. In 1973, Operation Homecoming became the massive effort to return 591 American prisoners of war (POWs) held by North Vietnam following the Paris Peace Accords that ended U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Maxwell Air Force Base played a pivotal role in this historic
- [Podcast Interview (Fieldcraft Survival with Mike Glover)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-fieldcraft-survival-with-mike-glover/) - Episode 375: Lee’s Unbreakable Spirit | Prisoners of War Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or listen on your favorite podcast provider such as Google, Spotify, etc.)
- [The Unique Personalities of the Vietnam POWs](https://www.powromance.com/media/the-unique-personalities-of-the-vietnam-pows/) - https://vimeo.com/610083951/8a6c6e1575?share=copy
- [Podcast Interview (The Mark Divine Show)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-the-mark-divine-show/) - Colonel Lee Ellis, president of Leading with Honor, is a true leader with a remarkable story. A Vietnam War fighter pilot, Lee was shot down and endured over five years as a POW in the Hanoi system, emerging with resilience and strength. He seamlessly transitioned his experiences into leadership consultancy, sharing his insights through multiple
- [Radio Interview (Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman)](https://www.powromance.com/media/radio-interview-building-relationships-with-dr-gary-chapman/) - Captured By Love | Lee Ellis and Greg Godek - Stories of sacrifice, resilience and love. You’ll hear them on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. During the Vietnam War, American soldiers were held captive as POWs. Their stories show the power of real love in the midst of separation, hardship and danger. Don’t
- [Book Award Announcement (The Best Book Awards)](https://www.powromance.com/media/book-award-announcement-the-best-book-awards/) - The results of the 2023 Best Book Awards (BBA) have been announced. Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs by Lee Ellis and Greg Godek was awarded as a Finalist in the Military History Category. Read more about this award designation.
- [Book Review (The VVA Veteran)](https://www.powromance.com/media/book-review-the-vva-veteran/) - Captured by Love by Lee Ellis and Greg Godek Here's an excerpt from this review - "Captured by Love is not a sappy book. It’s a positive one filled with good and success; liberally laced with patriotism and faith in God. It deserves to be consumed slowly, savored for its positivity, and shared with the
- [Podcast Interview (Passing the Torch Podcast)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-passing-the-torch-podcast/) - Colonel Lee Ellis: Freeing You From Bonds That Make You Insecure Listen to this interview
- [Radio Interview (The Martha Zoller Show)](https://www.powromance.com/media/radio-interview-the-martha-zoller-show/) - LISTEN: Former POW from Vietnam Lee Ellis talks about his book "Captured by Love" AccessWDUN.com · Former POW from Vietnam Lee Ellis talks about his book "Captured by Love"
- [Podcast Interview (A Time for Healing)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-a-time-for-healing/) - True Romance and Love Stories from Vietnam War POW's with Co-Author Lee Ellis Listen to the Podcast
- [Video Interview (Black Rifle Coffee Company)](https://www.powromance.com/media/video-interview-black-rifle-coffee-company/) - Vietnam Pilot Shot Down and Captured, Surviving the Hanoi Hilton "I was a POW in Vietnam 5 years, 4 months, and 2 weeks — 1,955 days. I get a lot of questions, 'How did you guys do it?' You have to be committed to your mission and your purpose." — United States Air Force Colonel
- [News Article (Goalcast)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-article-goalcast/) - Surviving Vietnam POWs Are Honored With a Banquet 50 Years After Being Set Free – And the Details Are Incredible Read this Article
- [News Article (Dawson County News)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-article-dawson-county-news/) - Local former Vietnam War POW shares his story to inspire others Article Link
- [Podcast Interview (From Balloons to Drones)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-from-balloons-to-drones/) - Podcast Title - "The airplane just blew up into several pieces!" - Lee Ellis on the Romance Stories of POWs" From Balloons to Drones · 41: "The airplane just blew up into several pieces!" - Lee Ellis on the Romance Stories of POWs
- [Radio Interview (Dr Dobson's Family Talk)](https://www.powromance.com/media/radio-interview-dr-dobsons-family-talk/) - Lee’s interview on Dr James Dobson’s “Family Talk” expounds on the positive impact that successful POW marriages stories can have on other couples and families. Be sure and check out this conversation between Lee and broadcaster Tim Clinton – Interview Part 1 Interview Part 2
- [News Article (USA Today)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-article-usa-today/) - 50 years since US combat troops pulled out of South Vietnam: Look back in photos Read the Article
- [News Interview (CBS Pittsburgh)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-interview-cbs-pittsburgh/) - In this edition of the Sunday Business Page, Jon Delano speaks with retired Air Force Colonel Lee Ellis. Interview Link
- [News Interview (NBC News)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-interview-nbc-news/) - Former Vietnam POWs reunite 50 years after their return to the U.S. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ef3_aZfVQ
- [Amazon Bestseller Status!](https://www.powromance.com/media/amazon-bestseller-status/) - Captured by Love has received Bestseller Status in the Military Families and Survival Biographies & Memoirs categories View at Amazon.com
- [Radio Interview (American in the Morning with John Trout)](https://www.powromance.com/media/radio-interview-american-in-the-morning-with-don-trout/) - https://youtu.be/8XO6xr38r7U
- [TV Interview (ABC World News Tonight)](https://www.powromance.com/media/tv-interview-abc-world-news-tonight/) - Honoring brave U.S. servicemen for Memorial Day with David Muir
- [Associated Press News Release - May 24, 2023](https://www.powromance.com/media/associated-press-news-release-may-24-2023/) - Associated Press News Release - "New Book “Captured by Love” Shares the Inspiring Romance and Love Stories of Vietnam War POWs"
- [News Interview (LiveNOW from Fox)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-interview-livenow-from-fox/) - Vietnam POW says we must support our troops | LiveNOW from FOX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f3gmsnlB-M
- [News Article (New York Post)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-article-new-york-post/) - Vietnam POWs to be honored 50 years after Nixon celebrated them with historic banquet Read this Article
- [TV Interview (The Daily Flash)](https://www.powromance.com/media/tv-interview-the-daily-flash/) - Co-author Greg Godek discusses "Marriage Survival Skills" with the Daily Flash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1eZg_6LdfM
- [Radio Interview (LI in the AM with Jay Oliver)](https://www.powromance.com/media/radio-interview-li-in-the-am-with-jay-oliver/) - JVC Broadcasting · Lee Ellis LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver!
- [Book Review (Legiontown | American Legion)](https://www.powromance.com/media/book-review-legiontown-american-legion/) - Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs Read the Review
- [FAQ Online Interview (Air Force Association)](https://www.powromance.com/media/faq-online-interview-air-force-association/) - The Air Force Association just released a new online interview with Lee about the upcoming new book ‘Captured by Love’ AND they have exclusive access to sell the book now before the May 30th release! Check out the interview and purchase your copy to support the AFA – Read the Interview
- [Podcast Interview (Ready for Takeoff)](https://www.powromance.com/media/podcast-interview-ready-for-takeoff/) - Captured by Love Interview with Lee Ellis and George Nolly Listen to this interview
- [How to Lead by Enhancing the Strengths of Others – Lee and Mary Ellis](https://www.powromance.com/media/how-to-lead-by-enhancing-the-strengths-of-others-lee-and-mary-ellis/) - In this coaching clip, Lee shares over 30 years of experience in understanding and applying personality differences in others. We all know that we’re different, but how can you be an effective leader in enhancing others’ strengths while minimizing their struggles? Watch and hear Lee’s advice. https://youtu.be/LR_3Q6-hePg
- [News Article (Newsweek)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-article-newsweek-3/) - Lee Ellis comments on the Russian Military Jet that Blows Up Mid-Flight, Crashes Into Lake Article Link
- [News Interview (CBS Sunday Morning)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-interview-cbs-sunday-morning/) - Surviving torture in the Hanoi Hilton This new 2023 segment on CBS Sunday Morning highlights two of the POWs featured in Captured by Love, Bob Shumaker and Richard "The Beak" Stratton. https://youtu.be/Ga-dWCfKr0A
- [Video Podcast (Biz Communication Guy)](https://www.powromance.com/media/video-podcast-biz-communication-guy/) - Colonel Lee Ellis Replays 20 Inspiring True Romance Stories From Vietnam POWs Colonel Lee Ellis talks about his POW experience during the Vietnam War--including leadership lessons learned, advocacy and support from the ladies left behind and love being the most important part of life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcY0pONCVtE
- [On-Air Recommendation on The Georgia Gang](https://www.powromance.com/media/on-air-recommendation-on-the-georgia-gang/) - Wow! What a generous recommendation on TV news program “The Georgia Gang” by radio commentator Martha Zoller about the upcoming new book ‘Captured by Love’. Preorder your copy here. https://youtu.be/i7X-f1Fi9Lw?t=1411
- [Associated Press News Release](https://www.powromance.com/media/associated-press-news-release/) - Associated Press News Release - "New Book “Captured by Love” Shares the Inspiring Romance and Love Stories of Vietnam War POWs"
- [How Companionship Can Excel Your Leadership](https://www.powromance.com/media/how-companionship-can-excel-your-leadership/) - In this coaching clip, Lee reflects on the importance of healthy companionship and ways to make it a more effective tool in your leadership toolbox. Those honorable leaders who have employed this idea will agree that their professional work has been enriched and increased in value. https://youtu.be/MKSUm8K67pw
- [Smitty and Louise Harris – A Values Leadership Lesson](https://www.powromance.com/media/smitty-and-louise-harris-a-values-leadership-lesson/) - In this coaching clip, Lee reflects one of the brand-new stories in the upcoming book, Captured by Love. Smitty and Louise Harris overcame extreme obstacles early in their lives as a couple, and it will inspire you to see your personal and professional challenges in a different light. https://youtu.be/d7EzN8n-0xk
- [3 Perspectives to Build Lasting Trust – Jim and Faye Schierman](https://www.powromance.com/media/3-perspectives-to-build-lasting-trust-jim-and-faye-schierman/) - In this coaching clip, Lee reflects one another story in the upcoming book, Captured by Love. Wes and Faye Schierman faced a life-changing circumstance early in their marriage, but some steps they took built a solid relationship of lasting trust. Watch Lee’s commentary on this special relationship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6decv6cQXuE
- [Captured by Love Introduction](https://www.powromance.com/media/captured-by-love-introduction/) - https://vimeo.com/814678034
- [Book Review - Kirkus Reviews](https://www.powromance.com/media/book-review-kirkus-reviews/) - "Former prisoner of war Ellis and love expert Godek examine the marriages of 20 POWs from the Vietnam War in this nonfiction work. "'Once upon a time...there were 20 airborne warriors who were captured twice—once by force, once by love,' write the authors. Ellis is one of these warriors, a retired United States Air Force
- [San Antonio Media and News (USAA)](https://www.powromance.com/media/media-and-news-usaa-and-san-antonio/) - Local San Antonio Media related to the Vietnam 50th Anniversary, Lee Ellis, USAA, and the Captured by Love book: KSAT.com, “USAA recognizes Vietnam War veterans.” KENS.com, “USAA recognizing veterans on 50th anniversary of when last combat troops left Vietnam.” Also published to YouTube. KENS.com, “USAA hosts special program for National Vietnam Veterans Day.” Also published
- [News Article (Newsweek)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-article-newsweek-2/) - Why a Helicopter Crash is Deadlier than a Plane Crash Article Link
- [Coaching Article - Listening as a Game-Changer (Leading with Honor Blog)](https://www.powromance.com/media/coaching-article-listening-as-a-game-changer-leading-with-honor-blog/) - The art and discipline of listening—what an extraordinary skill for leaders! Honing this skill can strongly contribute to catapulting you to success, because everyone likes to talk and be heard. Read how the Vietnam POWs used this tactic to communicate and connect. Read the Blog
- [1973 Vietnam War POW's Return - 50th Anniversary (C-Span)](https://www.powromance.com/media/1973-vietnam-war-pows-return-50th-anniversary-c-span/) - To mark the 50th anniversary of the return of American POW’s from Vietnam in 1973, author Alvin Townley talked about their harrowing experience and the work of the National League of POW-MIA Families to bring them home. The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, hosted this event. Watch the clip
- [Radio Interview (WSB Radio Atlanta)](https://www.powromance.com/media/new-section-2/) - Great to talk briefly with Jonathan Obrien at 95.5 WSB Atlanta about this year's 50th Anniversary of returning home as a Vietnam POW for more than 5 years. Thank you for raising awareness on this special golden celebration.
- [News Article (Newsweek)](https://www.powromance.com/media/news-article-newsweek/) - U.S. MQ-9 'Reaper' Drones Compared to Russia's 'Orion' UAV Article Link
- [News Article (Madison Journal Today)](https://www.powromance.com/media/welcome-to-the-hanoi-hilton-and-the-hanoi-prison-system-cohort9/) - The Return: Madison County POW welcomed home 50 years ago this week Lee is featured by his hometown newspaper in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of my POW release. Thanks journalist Zach Mitcham for your willingness to share and celebrate my story. Article Link

## Giving Back

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## Endorsement

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