(Webmaster's note: Mr. McEachin is also an Army Reserve Ambassador)
Hollywood actor and writer James McEachin was inspired by his service in the United States Army before and during the Korean War. McEachin tells the stories of military veterans in two popular short films and a one-man stage play. The productions have found a responsive audience with other veterans.
James McEachin struck a chord with many soldiers and veterans with a short film that he starred in with his old acting colleague, David Huddleston. The film was created by two Arizona brothers, Adam and Donovan Montierth, in 2003. Just 11 minutes long, it has circulated widely on the Internet, with millions of online viewings.
Titled Reveille, the film was named for the early morning bugle call that summons soldiers to duty. It has no dialogue, but shows two elderly veterans - one black and one white, one army and one navy. The two are stubborn, but dignified. And they compete each morning for the honor of raising the flag at their apartment building.
Read the whole article on the LATimes' homepage.
