I am a Vietnam Veteran who never thought he would ever write a book. I didn't care for English in school but later grew to love it and earned A's in college. Thanks to the Navy, I have traveled and seen many places this planet has to offer. Now that I am older and finally with the dream of my life, I feel that I have lived a full life. Not all of it was good, but when I look back, most of it has been fulfilling. This book may only represent a small part of my life, but it brings me the greatest joy I have known-sharing it with my dream girl and the love of my life, my wife.

I'm now retired, an avid coin collector, and a painter. I attend church every Sunday and feel grateful every morning when I wake up and every night when I go to bed. Life is the most incredible journey one can have, and we need to take advantage of it while we can.