Jack Daly is a number one best-selling and award-winning author, and a native Philadelphian, retired Naval Officer with over 20 years of service in various assignments, including aviation, surface, amphibious warfare, communications, and intelligence. 

Jack’s first time wearing a United States uniform, Red, White, and Blue, came at the end of his senior year in high school in 1976, when he represented the United States at the Junior World Rowing Championships, Villach Austria, in the double-scull (2x) event. 

During his enlisted days, Jack completed his bachelor’s degree and received his commission via Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. In 2024, Jack retired from the Department of Defense and is preparing for a voice-over career.

Repeated disturbing reports of daily military and veteran suicides prompted Jack to find a way to help those struggling or troubled in spirit. 

Add the COVID-19 pandemic and strife worldwide; the need proved even more significant.  Based on his own experience, Jack found a proven tool that worked every time he needed it—laughter—thus, the writing of Laugh Out Loud.