Chisel Points in the Ground: Drost, Carl

Chisel Points in the Ground is the memoir of Carl Drost--a farm kid, veteran, and man of faith who has led a life well-lived.

Born in 1947, Carl grew up on a small farm northwest of Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was one of only a few farm kids in the area who got a college education. He began his career teaching secondary industrial arts . . . and then in December 1969 his birthday was called as number ninety-eight in the first National Draft Lottery for the Vietnam War.

Carl became a sergeant in the U.S. Army and served a tour in Vietnam around Da Nang. When he got home, he and his beloved wife, Martha, opened a farm equipment dealership and led several community projects. Throughout it all, Carl has remained steadfast in his Christian faith, striving each day to be a witness to God.

All profits from this book will be donated to the National Vietnam War Museum in Weatherford, Texas.

Contributor Bio:Drost, Carl
Carl Drost is a Vietnam veteran who came home and spent most of his adult career as an agricultural equipment dealer and in community service, trying to make the Oskaloosa area and America a better place. Many of his efforts have been directed toward mentoring young people. Carl has been married to his wife, Martha, since 1968. Together, they have three children and six grandchildren.