He was 19 years old in the fall of 1961. Just a few days before Thanksgiving, he enlisted with the Army to serve his country during the Vietnam War. After completing basic training, he continued with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg and was set to deploy overseas with his unit after this one …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Freefall
Growing up, I frequently heard my dad talk about the thrill of skydiving. He was with the 82nd Airborne Division earlier in life and his eyes would twinkle when he talked about the freefall segments of jumps he made during his career. I guess you could say I “fell for it.” The idea of the adventure …
You Are Adored 