About the author: I am a US Army veteran having served
in the military for 10 years. Recipient of two Purple Hearts, and the Bronze Star for Valor while serving in Vietnam from
1968 to 1969.
A 1973 graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree
in Accounting. Life member of the Military Order Of The Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans. Life member of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, and member of the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans Of America. Member of the 101st Airborne Division
Association and Combat Infantrymen Association.
Member in good standing of Iva Lodge #408 Prince Hall Affiliation
of Free And Accepted Masons. Member of Azzam Temple No 84 Imperial Council A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc
Member of Wilson Calvary Baptist Church, Anderson, South Carolina.
Retired in October 2002 as an engineer with General Electric Power Systems, Marietta, Georgia.
Past City Councilman of the Town Of Williston, South Carolina.
