This image is the cover for the book A Walk Among Heroes

A Walk Among Heroes

In this skillfully crafted narrative, Cecil Pickler transports you to the iconic fields of the Gettysburg Battlefield through the eyes of a modern-day visitor named Pick. In an extraordinary turn of events, Pick is whisked back in time to march alongside the troops during the historic battle, courtesy of an invitation from the spirits of fallen soldiers. This unique opportunity allows him to witness the conflict unfold firsthand and engage in conversations with soldiers from both sides, all while being assured of his safety amidst the chaos.

Many visitors to Civil War battlefields report a palpable sense of connection with the past, including sightings of spectral soldiers and horses captured in photographs, and mysterious voices carried by the wind. Through Pick, who adopts the role of a correspondent, readers are offered intimate insights into the thoughts and experiences of men clad in both grey and blue.

If you’ve ever felt a deep resonance with these sacred grounds, or pondered the messages the spirits of these soldiers might impart to us today, this book promises to be a profound and enlightening addition to your collection.

Cecil Pickler

Cecil Pickler was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. At the age of nineteen, he joined the US Marine Corps and served in the Republic of Vietnam as an engineer. He later studied theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, earning an Associate of Divinity degree. He did further studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is an ordained minister of the Baptist faith and has served as pastor and associate pastor for two biker churches. Mr. Pickler, himself a biker, rides a Harley Davidson motorcycle and often takes trips with friends to other parts of the country.


Mr. Pickler is married to Deborah Harding Pickler, and they reside in Greensboro. This is his first publication.

Austin Macauley Publishers