A SON'S DUTY

A Veteran's Legacy. A Son's Devotion. A Caregiver's Journey of Love, Sacrifice, and Legacy.

Blake Ricketts has spent more than 20 years on a path that few people quite comprehend: that of a caregiver. He has supported his father, a proud member of the U.S. Air Force, for twenty-one years of bravery, sacrifice, and devotion through thousands of hospital visits, many emergency room trips, and life-saving surgeries and procedures.

Blake offers a personal account of love and resiliency in A Son's Duty: Lessons from 21 Years of Caring. What started out as an act of responsibility turned into a life-changing experience, teaching lessons about patience, faith, compassion, and the enduring link between father and son.

It's not just a memoir. It is:

• An homage to veterans and their families who bear the burden of sacrifice and duty.
• A support system for caregivers that provides unity, honesty, and encouragement.
• A reminder that moments of love, significance, and optimism may emerge even at life's most trying times.

This book is a testament to the fact that providing care is a sacred task, despite being hidden and draining, and that the greatest legacy we can leave is love. It embodies heartfelt honesty and inspiration.

Concerning the Writer Blake Ricketts has spent more than 21 years taking care of his father, a veteran of the United States Air Force. His experience providing care has influenced this work, strengthened his faith, and molded his identity. Blake offers support and a reminder that no one travels this path alone by advocating for caregivers, veterans, and families on similar paths through his writing and speeches.