A Dramatic Work By Honor B. Cole

Syndrome Of

Mr. Roach

"A gripping stage drama exposing injustice, racial profiling, and a Vietnam veteran’s battle for dignity at home in America today. ".

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About the Book

Syndrome of Mr. Roach by Honor B. Cole is a stage play about a Vietnam veteran who returns home expecting peace but faces new battles. After serving his country, Mr. Roach becomes a target of racial profiling, unfair arrests, and wrongful conviction. He struggles with discrimination in jobs, relationships, and everyday life. Although his family and friends support him, the pain of injustice follows him. The play focuses on one of his misdemeanor arrests to show how systemic racism and bias affect many veterans. Through honest dialogue, the story shines a light on the emotional and social struggles faced after military service.

Through Vivid Storytelling, The Narrative Unveils The Complexities Of Human Relationships And The Power Of Community In The Face Of Adversity. Readers Are Invited To Experience A Transformative Journey That Resonates Long After The Final Page.

"The Psychological Cost Of War Extends Beyond The Battlefield.
Syndrome Of Ivy Road Explores This Profound Truth Through Intimate Personal Narratives."

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Character Profile

🛡️ Status: Honorably Discharged Veteran

⚖️ Conflict: Wrongful conviction & racial profiling

❤️ Support: Loving family, yet unable to find peace

Why This Story Matters

The play examines the intersection of military trauma and systemic socieal failure.

Mission

To expose injustice and systemic abuse faced by veterans, using dramatic storytelling to give voice to the unheard and inspire awareness, accountability, healing, and meaningful social change in America.

Vision

To create a society where veterans return home to dignity, and where truth-driven art helps transform communities.

Approach

Through authentic dialogue, lived experience, and character-driven stage narratives, this book presents raw realities without filters, allowing audiences to confront uncomfortable truths while encouraging reflection.

About the Author

Honor B. Cole

Honor B. Cole is a dedicated author, playwright, veteran, and lifelong advocate whose life experiences deeply shape his work and worldview. He earned two Associate of Arts degrees in Theater and Creative Commercial Music from San Diego City College in June 1984, building a strong artistic foundation that later influenced his stage writing. He also completed Paralegal Studies coursework at The University of West Los Angeles and pursued extensive military education, including U.S. Navy Petty Officer requirements, SERE (Survival, Escape, Resist, and Evade) training, River Patrol Boat (PBR) training in the Mekong Delta, and advanced seamanship studies.

Beyond the military, he worked more than six years as a turret lathe operator at Harbison-Fischer Manufacturing and completed a General Office Clerical course in Texas. Honorably discharged with an RE-1 reenlistment recommendation, Cole channels his experiences with systemic inequities, racial discrimination, and veteran advocacy into powerful literary works, including his stage play Syndrome of Mr. Roach and memoir novel My Floating Coffin: Mekong Delta, Vietnam. His career reflects his courageous spirit, service, and a commitment to helping others pursue justice and healing.

Born
Karnack, Texas
Service
US Navy / Reserves
Education
San Diego City College
Notable Work
Syndrome of Mr. Roach (1987)

In His Own Words

"This book is based upon the conclusion that veterans as myself did serve our country honorably, but were highly discriminated against via poor jobs opportunities, substandard housings, and persecution via police officers."

SAN DIEGO, CA