My beginnings began in Bend, Oregon in 1946. After graduation in 1965, I attended Judson Baptist College, Portland, OR for 4 months. I met my wife of 32 years there. Due to lack of interest in studies, I joined the Marine Corps. I was sent to San Diego for torture camp in April, 1966. At the end I was sent to Infantry School and was made a Mortorman. While all my acquaintences (didn't have time to make friends) were sent to Viet Nam, I was sent to Naval Weapons Station, Fallbrook, California from Aug, 1966 to Aug, 1967. They discovered I could type so I became an 0141 - Admin man. After a year I received orders for Nam. While at Staging I passed a mock language test and was sent to Monterey, CA for Vietnamese Language School for 3 months. From there my military history is as follows:

  Dong Ha/Quang Tri, Vietnam - Nov67 - Nov68, CoD, 1stBn, 4th Marines, 3dMarDiv
  Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Portland, OR Dec68-Mar70
  Camp Smith, Honolulu, Hawaii - Apr70 - May73
  Marine Corps Air Base, El Toro, CA - May73 - Mar74

I received an Honorable Discharge and went to school in Portland, OR.
Portland Community College - AS, Social Science
Portland State University - BS, Psychology

I worked at Freightliner Corporation from 1976-1979 and was laid off. I joined the City of Portland in August, 1980 and have been an employee with 3 different bureaus, currently with the Hydroelectric Power Section of the Bureau of Water Works. My function is general clerical.

From 1976 to 1991, I was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves at Fort Vancouver, Washington. I started as a Supply Sergeant for Leadership Academy, 104th Division and served 10 years at the 6229th USAR School, 124th AR Command, as a classroom/drill field instructor for various Army programs. I retired as an E-8, Master Sergeant.

In June, 1999, I joined the Marine Corps League with the U.S.S. Oregon Detachment, No. 470, which meets in Beaverton, Oregon. I was elected as the Commandant on May 2000.

My wife, Julie, and I were married in Dec68. We have a son, 29 and daughter, 24. We are 22 year members of Rolling Hills Community Church, Tualatin, OR.

My hobbies are photography, woodcarving (TR Wood Arts), and learning web design since January 1999. I have made 9 web sites for woodcarvers and others and hope to make many more for payment in the near future. If you like my site and would like me to make one for you, please contact me at 503-639-2016 or send me an e-mail.