After the Army:
After the Army I returned to Lorain, Ohio. I managed a Jewelry Store for two years, and then jointed the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington DC. A year later I transferred to the White House Police Department.

In 1976 I returned to Amherst, Ohio where I sold Real Estate for 17 years. I recently (1993) moved to Cape Coral, Florida. I am married to Alice, and have 1 son and 2 daughters. We also have 2 grand sons and 4 grand daughters.

Current Occupation:
Retired 

Degrees/Schooling:
American University
University of Maryland
Metropolitan Police Academy, Washington DC

Most Memorable Moment at Tomb:
The first hour!  After months of practice and the help of all my fellow soldiers namely Joseph Clifford and Ralph Ferrara, whom without I would have not made it through the first few months in the company.

I had good fortune to soldier and drill with men like Al Savard, Raul Velo, Duke Moore, Red Stratton, Tommy Hughes, Don Blefco, Art Deissler, Conrad Porrier, and George Doty.

These men were all stars in my book... They were the best of the best and I am a better man having served with and learned from them. I know I have left soldiers names off of this list and to all I say, thank you for that first hour.. Without you it would not have been possible.

Thanks for the memories................

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