I am retired military with over 30 years of service, including numerous awards. More than 4 years as an ambassador with Downtown Tempe Community. Completing my 5th year as a driver for Uber with a 5 star rating.
Combat tour in Republic of Vietnam, 1969, as an Army Ranger.
Discharged 1973.
Reenlisted 1976 in the Army Band program for 15 years.
Served 12 years as an NCO professional development instructor.
Combat tour in Iraq 2004-2005.
Retired April, 2007, while serving as liaison between Army Reserve units and the Border Patrol on Operation Jumpstart.
Purple Heart
U.S. Army Meritorious Achievement Medal, 2x
Combat Infantry Badge
Ranger Tab
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled Veterans of America
National Rifle Association
Association of Mature American Citizens
75th Ranger Regiment Association
I have traveled to all 50 states and a dozen foreign countries, including concert tours in Russia, Poland, and China. I have performed in Carnegie Hall twice and sung the National Anthem at a Diamondbacks game on national television.
I have ridden motorcycles to both oceans and both borders, logging more than 100,000 miles.
My grandkids live in the Valley and are the joy of my life, ranging in ages from 9 to 13.