Debra Gregory’s book Someday I Told You I’d Write This began with a promise, made quietly, in the midst of grief. After losing her husband, a dedicated U.S. Army veteran who spent years helping others through their own pain, Debra knew his story couldn’t end with him.
She told him she’d write it one day and now, that “someday” has come. This book is her way of honoring that promise, capturing not only his life of service but the love, struggle, and purpose they shared. It's a tribute written with heart, honesty, and deep respect.
Debra’s husband was more than a proud Vietnam veteran, he was a man whose life was built on purpose, discipline, and compassion. His deep love for his country showed in everything he did, from serving in the Army to guiding others who struggled long after the war ended. That same strength and loyalty carried into their relationship.
His values, honor, courage, and service, became the foundation of their life together. Through him, Debra learned what it truly meant to give, to support others, and to live with conviction. Their love story was shaped by his mission to help others heal.
Together, Debra and her husband created a non-profit built on compassion, action, and service. Their mission was to help veterans and people in need feel seen, supported, and valued. They provided essentials, guidance, and community to those who were often overlooked.
It was her husband’s deep sense of duty that inspired their outreach, and Debra stood beside him every step of the way. The non-profit became a reflection of their shared values and a home for their united purpose.
After her husband’s passing, Debra faced the difficult decision to close the non-profit. It was heartbreaking, not just the loss of her life partner, but the closing of something they built with love. But instead of seeing it as an end, she chose to see it as a beginning.
In the silence that followed, she turned to writing. “Someday I Told You I’d Write This” became her way of carrying their mission forward through stories, truth, and human connection. In her grief, she found a new voice that still serves, still uplifts, and still honors his legacy.
Someday I Told You I’d Write This is a heartfelt tribute filled with real moments, quiet strength, and deep truths. Debra writes with a tone that feels like a conversation with a friend—open, honest, and full of emotion. Through her words, readers don’t just learn about her life, they feel it.
The book explores love, loss, and what it means to keep a promise. It’s both a love letter to her late husband and a reminder to readers to hold on to what matters most. Each chapter invites reflection on our own relationships, the pain of grief, and the strength it takes to move forward.
Debra’s journey didn’t stop with the final page of her book. Today, she continues her mission by using her story to help others heal. She speaks with people who are grieving, supports those who feel alone, and helps raise awareness about the realities veterans face long after service.
Her storytelling has become a new form of service that reaches hearts and sparks connection. Through mentoring, advocacy, and heartfelt conversations, Debra carries her husband’s spirit into everything she does, reminding others that even in loss, there’s still purpose, and even in pain, there can still be meaning.
Written and Published by Gatsby Press