Bruce Sydow
Author, Professor, and Therapist in Case Inlet
Bruce Sydow appears on the cover of the award-winning anthology (painted by Danella Sydow).
Bruce Sydow's Family Life
Bruce Sydow lives in a charming seaside village on the Case Inlet with his soulmate and amazing wife of more than twenty-five years, >>Danella Sydow.
Combat-Decorated Marine
Bruce was an M60 door gunner in Vietnam, flying in combat missions in support of the 5th Marine Regiment and the Republic of Korea's Blue Dragon Marines.
At just 19 years old, Bruce was recognized for his heroism and honored with the Gallantry Cross, the United States Air Medal, and the >>Marine Corps Combat Wings with three service stars.
Award-Winning Therapist
After completing his master's degree at the University of Washington, he became a child and family therapist with Catholic Community Services in Tacoma.
The Sexual Assault Prevention Center of Pierce County elected Bruce to their Board of Directors and honored him with the >>Gold Star Award.
Award-Winning Educator
Bruce was nominated for Professor of the Year four times at three different colleges and won the title twice. He also received the
>>Board of Trustees' Teaching Award.
Award-Winning Author
Bruce is a writer whose published work has earned him nominations for the >>Pushcart Prize.
Bruce's portrait, painted by his wife Danella Sydow, is featured on the cover of Military Life, a finalist for the
>>Next Generation Indie Book Award.
Selected Publications
Defoliated Netherworld
The Examined Life, University of Iowa, 2026
By Any Name
Union Spring Literary Review, 2026
The D.I.'s Homage to Emma Lazarus
Poetry Society of Virginia, 2026
The Spray of Destruction
Reflection, Gonzaga University, 2026
Surviving Christmas
G.I. Days: Anthology of Military Life, 2024
Lord, Let the Water Run Clear
Proud to Be, 2023
We Were Hollywood Marines
Proud to Be, 2020
Shooting the Curl
Castabout Literature, 2019
A Sunlit Poppy Morning
Proud to Be, 2018
Dragon Fruit Cacti
Blue Streak: Journal of Military Poetry, 2018
Rolling Thunder, Vietnam
Perfume River Poetry Review, 2017
Requiem for Nu
Proud to Be, 2017
R & R in Sydney
Penduline Press, 2016
All Marines are Green
Proud to Be, 2015
My North Star
Proud to Be, 2014
Destiny in Bangkok
Tell Us a Story, 2013
Charlie is Stealing for Home
Proud to Be, 2013
Lake Serene
Proud to Be, 2012
Union Town
In Tahoma’s Shadow, 2009