Tri-County News

Successful event for local author


As young men, Bob Mobley, Bob Kunkel, and Tom Mathies all boarded a bus in St. Cloud heading for Army boot camp. Though separated after training, they are still good friends 50-some years later. Staff photo by Jean Doran Matua.

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor

A book-signing event was held with local author Bob Kunkel Friday evening, Sept. 21, at Triple R Grill & Bar in Kimball.

Well over a hundred people came to greet Kunkel and have him sign their books. The side room at Triple R was filled with people most of the time, with lots of reminiscing among old and new friends.

Among those who turned out were two of Kunkel’s Army boot camp buddies, Bob Mumford and Tom Mathies. Both are mentioned in the book, but you’ll have to read about their exploits there.

A big “thanks” to everyone who came out to make Kunkel’s very first publicity event such a great success!

If you missed it, you can still get a copy of “Walking Point: A Vietnam Memoir” on Amazon.com, from the author, or at the Tri-County News office.

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