Washington — 25, August — Dr. Gary Mason II’s memoir, Persecuted to Love: A Soldier’s Story, pulls no punches. It’s the true account of a soldier’s fight to hold on to his faith, his integrity, and his career while confronting injustice at the heart of the U.S. Army.
As a young Lieutenant deployed in Iraq, Mason reported what he thought was a one-time racist attack in his cavalry unit. Instead, that report opened the door to a hidden world of abuse, retaliation, and cover-ups reaching into the highest levels of leadership.
What followed was a battle on two fronts: one against enemies abroad, and another against those within the institution he had sworn to serve. Mason’s push for truth brought him face-to-face with powerful figures in the military, Congress, the White House, the Department of Justice—even the President—yet his pleas were met with silence and resistance. In the end, fear of accountability and change cost him his career, forcing him into early retirement.
Yet, Persecuted to Love is not merely a story of persecution—it is a testament to the power of faith. Amid character assassination and threats on his life, Mason turned to God, discovering that unconditional love and reconciliation were the only true answers.
“Those who ignored the truth and those who continue to abuse soldiers never intended for my story to come to light,” says Dr. Mason. “But motivated by the love of God, I refused to be silent.”
Persecuted to Love is more than a memoir—it’s a guide for initiating difficult but necessary conversations about racism, abuse of power, and accountability within institutions.
This book is meant to be read, shared, and put into action.
Pick up your copy, let its message challenge and inspire you, then bring it to the table—whether that’s in a living room, a town hall, a classroom, or a boardroom. Spark conversations that matter. Use Persecuted to Love as a starting point for honest dialogue, community forums, and academic discussions that can lead to understanding, accountability, and real change.
About the Author
Born in Washington, D.C., Dr. Gary Mason II is a retired U.S. Army Captain who served as both an Infantry Officer and Public Affairs Officer. A graduate of Howard University, American University, and Regent University, Mason holds advanced degrees in communications, film production, and practical theology, as well as a Doctorate in Military Ministry. He also served as a Chaplain Candidate, completing the U.S. Army Chaplain Officer Basic Course.
Beyond his military service, Mason is an aspiring filmmaker and co-writer of the screenplay PVT William Cathay – Slave to Buffalo Soldier. His expertise spans military affairs, media planning, and military ministry.
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