rom a small town in Pennsylvania's Appalachia, through the Marine Corps to Flight School. He flew jets to Naval Aircraft Carriers for landings and catapults, flew 100 missions in Viet Nam, and spent 7 months in the jungle with the ground warriors. Upon retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel he spent 20 years dividing his time between the life of a Financial Consultant, and the teaching, handling and participating in K-9 Search and Rescue. Retired now in western Florida, continuing his lifetime hobby of weightlifting, he recently set World Records. He shared this life with the love of his life that he met in 5th grade. Their love continues today.