Before me there were a few, after me there shall be no more . . . . As I begin to pen my life's story, I realize that God is to be thanked for His mercy, goodness and grace that has kept me for such a time as this. Today I find myself living on God's promised three score and ten, and if by reason of strength they may be fourscore which amounts to eighty years in time. I stand at the threshold of my promised eighty years "with strength" and in God's favor. Life for me has been quite a journey and most of my ambitions have been achieved and found to be very fulfilling. I am grateful to have been able to accept the opportunities and challenges that have confronted me in my careers and travels. I retired from the U. S. Air Force after 20 years of honorable service. I was fortunate to have people in my life to help strengthen me when I was weak or needed assistance. I covet the memories I have experienced and will never forget the people who were the most influential. I was blessed to complete a second career as a Policeman at Indianapolis, University Purdue University of Indiana. Becoming physically handicapped, I was forced to retire after 23 years of time served instead of the 25- 30 years I had intended. It has been a pleasure to research my past, and with the help of my wife, Delia, I've been successful in getting my story in print. I pray you will enjoy reading what I have to share with you and prayerfully I will inspire someone to seek out a lifetime career in the "Army" of the Lord and the U. S. Military Service. Of all the pride I possess for land and country, I'm most proud and thankful that I am where God needed me to be at this time in my life and I have realized the state of mental strain I'm in and now fully seeking the help I so desperately need to get well. I sincerely regret that I fathered no children, especially a son to carry on my family's name and legacy therefore, after me there shall be no more!