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I was raised in a small farming community in Nebraska. I did not grow up on a farm per se but it is fairly certain that if you jump out of an airplane flying over Nebraska you will land on a farm. At the age of 17 I entered the Marine Corps and spent 82 days undergoing a "rebirthing" process. I spent the subsiquent 1743 days questioning my decision. I chose an MOS that required many 18 hour days with little down time. While I never walked a day in combat, I certainly realized the possibility was imminent. I have the utmost respect for all service members currenty walking in harms way. I pray that they prevail in battle and return home to enjoy the fruits of their sacrifices.

In retrospect, becoming a Marine prepared me for some very difficult challenges in the ten years after SEPS (Honorable Discharge). I may be out of the Marine Corps, but the Marine Corps is in me for life.

When I am not working I spend time with Trish and the kids. I was present for the birth of each child and was awarded the opportunity to look into the eyes of God. I take every opportunity to kiss them and hold them close. Every morning begins with "family time" in a giant four post bed. Every evening concludes with stories and cuddle time. The children have blond hair like their father but share equal features from both of us. Where I was once concerned with having to divide my love and attention, I have found that I seem to always muster enough with some to spare. Watching our children grow is the most rewarding and fascinating experience imaginable. All of the good deeds of my life have manifested in my family. Thank you God.

I have a wealth of friends here in Eastern PA and across the country. These bonds augment my nuclear family and extend a warm and giving circle of some of the finest people I could ever hope to know. Every self-induced hardship ever suffered is worth everything that I have today.

Memberships

Marine Corps League
Presidential Service Association (PSA)
Alumni (PSB holders)
White House Alumni

 

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