After graduating from Dover High, Gary Matthews and I joined the United States Air Force under the “Buddy System”.  While in Basic Training, Gary and I were active together in the Cuban Crisis, but we didn’t see each other again until eight years later!!!!  I served most of my time at Bitburg Air Base, Germany as a F105-D/F Jet Fisher Crew Chief with a lot of temporary duty assignments in Tripoli, Libya at Wheelus Air Base.  Learned to fly at Wheelus AB and continued that experience afer an Honorable Discharge as a Licensed FAA Commercial Pilot and as a Licensed FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic over the years throughout Greater Cincinnati, Ohio and the surrounding States…and without saying, lots of midnight oil in college!!!!  Both of those licenses helped me find work in the aviation industry as well. My first marriage didn’t work out too well…second time around I met the love of my life in Rhonda Hall!  She and I have been together every day since out first date.  She thought she would get rid of my constant asking her for a date by taking her to church on our first date….needless to say, we fell in love and have been together ever since!  We raised a wonderful family together and now are enjoying an empty nest while enjoying out grandchildren!!!!!!! My activities (outside of carrying for and loving my wife and family) include participating and serving in many organizations throughout the years and still active today in many (You only get out what you put in…and it usually comes back seven-fold): Masonic Fraternities (joined the Masonic Fraternity in 1965 in Germany); continued with other Masonic Bodies: Eifel Lodge No. 855 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons – American – Canadian Grand Lodge of Germany Madisonville- Madeira Lodge No. 419 (Blue Lodge) Free and Accepted Masons F. & AM – Past Master Wyoming Royal Arch Masons (RAM) Chapter No. 146 Cincinnati Council No. 1 Royal and Select Masons – Recorder Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) Valley of Cincinnati – Line Officer Gibulum Lodge of Perfection Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) Valley of Cincinnati – Cathedral Choir Member 32 Mason Grand Lodge of Ohio, District education Officer, First Masonic District Grand Lodge of Ohio, Committee on Education, First Masonic District Syrian Temple Shrine – Concert Band Member Knights Templar of Ohio, 3rd Division Council Templar Advancement (C.T.A.) – Officer Cincinnati Commandery No. 3 Knights Templar of Ohio – Eminent Commander 2011-2012 Society of Past Masters, Grand Lodge of Ohio – First Vice President York Rite Secretary – Recorders Association – Second Vice President Cincinnati-Lafayette Lodge No. 483 F. &  A.M. – Dual Membership Other activities include: Southern Gateway Barbershop Chorus – enjoyed performing in many International Competition performances and Championship wins throughout the years in S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Gospel singing in several groups throughout the years and active in Church and ministry support efforts. Currently singing in the ‘Masters Men’ with the Christ Church of Mason, in Mason, Ohio Performed in the Sourkraut German Band at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for over 20 years. Currently performing in the Germania Society of Cincinnati’s Jagdhorn Blaser Group (German Hunting Horns) throughout the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area. Performed in a couple of the Dover High School Alumni Band performances at Crater Stadium when they actually included the DHS Alumni Band in the Annual Dover Band Show. Cincinnati Muzzleloaders Club – Secretary Recovered from a slight mini-stroke in 2007 and doing well now.  Getting old is tough!!!!  You appreciate every day that you have!!!! Looking forward to out 1962 DHS Class 50th Reunion and sharing time in memory with everyone who participates in our Reunion…I hope every class member can make this reunion….Life is short…if you love someone….tell them now….eternity is a long time to be silent…..