Faith Under Fire

Faith Under Fire: A Memoir of Conviction and Survival

by Scott Hayes

On September 12, 2024, a pro-Israel rally in Massachusetts was shattered by a terrorist attack. U.S. Army veteran Scott Hayes made a split-second decision that saved lives - but instead of gratitude, he was thrust into a storm of headlines, prosecutors, and relentless public scrutiny.

In this powerful veteran memoir, Hayes traces his journey from Brookline, Massachusetts, through the battlefields of Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq, and finally to Israel under rocket fire. With unflinching honesty, he recounts his evolution from soldier to survivor, from a man shaped by duty to one tested by the courtroom and the weight of public opinion.

Faith Under Fire is more than a military survival story. It is a soldier's true story of conviction, courage, and consequence - a testament to standing firm when silence would be easier. Part battlefield memoir, part courtroom drama, and part spiritual journey, this book explores themes of faith, resilience, and the cost of moral clarity.

For readers of memoirs of survival, military nonfiction, and accounts of faith and conviction, Hayes's story resonates far beyond one moment in time. It asks urgent questions: What would you risk for your beliefs? What price would you pay for the truth?

This gripping account of a veteran's courage in the face of terror and injustice is a reminder that survival is not just about what happens on the battlefield, but about the choices made afterward - when the fight for one's integrity begins.

Keywords: veteran memoir, military survival story, faith and conviction, soldier true story, terrorist attack memoir, Israel memoir, civilian response to terror

Author: Scott Hayes
Publisher: Lion of Zion Publishing
Published: 10/01/2025
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9798993189109

About the Author
Hayes, Scott: - Scott Hayes is a U.S. Army veteran, advocate, and author whose life has been shaped by faith, service, and resilience. Raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, in an Irish-Catholic household, he grew up with a deep respect for tradition and community. His journey eventually brought him closer to the Jewish community, where he found enduring friendships, spiritual clarity, and a cause worth fighting for.Hayes served multiple tours overseas, including deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq, experiences that tested his endurance and conviction under the harshest conditions. Those years in uniform gave him both the discipline to act under fire and the moral clarity to know when to stand his ground.On September 12, 2024, at a pro-Israel rally in Massachusetts, Hayes made a split-second decision that saved lives during a terrorist attack. What should have been recognized as an act of courage instead thrust him into the glare of headlines, legal battles, and public scrutiny. The experience became a crucible, shaping not only his role as an advocate for Israel and the Jewish people but also his voice as a writer.In his memoir, Faith Under Fire, Hayes weaves together the threads of soldiering, survival, and spirituality. The book is not only a recounting of battles fought overseas, but also of the courtroom drama and personal trials he faced at home. Through it all, his story is defined by conviction, sacrifice, and the refusal to remain silent in the face of hatred.Today, Hayes continues to write, speak, and advocate, drawing on his past to illuminate issues of antisemitism, justice, and moral courage. His work is a call to others: to find strength in faith, clarity in conviction, and the resilience to stand firm when tested.