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Position(s): Sentinel Relief: Brief Army History: Units: |
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/ Certificates / Decorations: Outstanding Trainee, Basic Training, Ft Knox, KY Honor Graduate, NCO Academy, Ft Meade, MD Outstanding Performance of Duty while a member of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Tomb Guard Identification Badge |
Highest Rank:
Specialist (E-4) |
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After the Army:
I returned to Cleveland, worked hard and played organized softball for 5
years, umpired softball for the Cleveland Umpires Assn for 9 years and coached
softball and basketball teams for several years. I'm presently a deacon, youth
counselor and soloist at my church.
In recent years, I have spoken to a number of groups on the history of the Tomb, including the middle school class of Jim Cardamon's son in Farrell, PA.
I was a featured answer/question on the game show "Jeopardy," which aired September 24th, 2003 (First African-American Sentinel at the Tomb). Also, Ebony Magazine published an article on my accomplishment in the September, 1961 issue.
Current
Occupation:
Retired from the County Auditor's Office
Family:
I have been married to Joyce since December of 1960. We have two children,
Robert and Karen along with four wonderful grandchildren: Taylor, Asia, Robert
and Sydney.
Most Memorable Moment at Tomb:
My most memorable moment at the Tomb was when I walked the mat for the first
time and saw the large crowd gathered there.
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