The Remains of the Corps was written by Tom Hebert, a "literary blacksmith," whose hammers, tongs, and chisels -- including a lengthy self-education in the literary arts, an intense passion, and a fierce persistence -- are shaping the iron wrought by many years of extensive research. Tom's literary role model is Anton Myrer, author of Once an Eagle.
Tom, the son of a former Marine sergeant who served on Iwo Jima, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Marines in 1968 and served in Vietnam in 1970 and 1971 as a First Lieutenant. He is a Certified Public Accountant by vocation. His avocation is writing and researching on military matters. He is married, the father of two, and the grandfather of five.
"I've done my part, Marines... now it's up to you."
-TOM HEBERT
New! The Remains of the Corps is now available in a smaller paperback edition.
The hardcover "Deluxe Edition" comes in a cloth binding with official USMC colors and a dust jacket.
The Remains of the Corps is now available in a beautifully designed E-book.
Will Remain
Will Remain is a pseudonym for Tom Hebert. Tom has spent the last ten years writing his novel: The Remains of the Corps: An Illustrated Novel. It has been quite a journey! On this ever-developing website, Tom shares much of that journey with you: the Who, What, When, Where, and How of The Remains of the Corps. In a behind the scenes look, Tom provides the backstory for the genesis, development, and writing of his one-of-kind novel. The site should be of interest to both potential buyers of TROTC, as well as prospective authors, as, at its core, The Remains of the Corps is a literary endeavor. And, it was done "The Marine Corps Way" . . .