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BIO
I have modeled throughout the United States for magazine layouts and print ads from 1987 - 1997. I am noted as one of Playgirl's top 10 sexiest men. I also appeared on Good Morning America.
One of my passions in life is music. I love jamming with my brother's band, The Radio Cats .
I am a romantic who believes in affection and old fashion values, but I like to be independent too. I'm honest, intense, simple and tough when I need to be passionate and everything in between. I like spending time with family and friends. I treat others with respect the way I would want to be treated. I hope someday I will meet the woman I can share the rest of my life with.
In 1999 my career came to a complete halt. At the time I was currently working as a correctional officer in a severe mental health block. The facility was in lock-down for routine cell shakedowns. Two fellow officers were securing an inmate with handcuffs. He became uncooperative and lunged towards them. I was just finishing up securing an inmate in his cell when a code blue alert sounded. The code happened to be occurring in the very next cell to me. I rushed to the next cell to assist the fellow officer. We restrained him on his bunk and as he resisted us. The heel of the inmate's foot smashed the top of mine. I felt the most excruciating pain I had ever experienced and was brought to my knees. When this happened, all available staff from the facility came to my assistance and I then went to receive medical attention. The impact of this incident has changed my life forever.
In 2000 I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. I had never heard of it before. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) - also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - is a chronic neurological syndrome characterized by: severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling and extreme sensitivity to touch just to name a few. RSD has been around since the civil war and very little research has been done. Millions are affected by this disease and many people including doctors have never heard of it and are misdiagnosed. To this day, there isn't a cure for this horrible disease.
During my 7 and a half years of living with RSD, I have been seen by over 20 doctors including orthopedists, neurologists, anesthesiologists, pain specialists and podiatrists. I had many months of physical therapy which increased my pain. There isn't one specific treatment for RSD. Countless numbers of medication were prescribed and tried. Pain killers made me nauseated and ill which made it extremely difficult to bring pain levels down.
I lived in horrible pain 24/7 with my foot and leg. A cool breeze would cause severe burning pain. It felt like my foot was either on fire or nasty frost bite. I slowly withdrew from society and lived my life like a hermit. I was diagnosed with major depression and lost nearly 30 lbs of body weight. Activities I used to enjoy such as being outdoors hiking, fishing, mountain biking, sports, working out were all but a memory. It was difficult for me to walk and I relied on a cane to help. I limped which caused me neck and back pain as well. My sleep was poor; three to fours hours a night tops, many nights no sleep at all due to pain and post traumatic stress. I relied on family and friends for help with daily living because I couldn't do a lot of it; pacing my activities. I had to hire contractors to do work around my house. I felt like I was living in a dark cave looking out a small hole at the world. I was at the lowest point in my life and wanted to give up.
However, I have a positive outlook thanks to my faith in Jesus Christ, family and friends. I have a strong desire to tell others that they can overcome their tragedies. In the past seven years I have suffered muscle atrophy in both my legs, back and neck pain, and major depression. It didn't stop there. I was like a hermit and barely left the house. My body and mind was "deteriorating" and I had to change that. I forced myself to exercise with extreme caution to help my body, especially my legs, including physical therapy for my feet. Everyday I struggle to overcome this disease. I have decided not to be bitter, but to make myself better.
For more information, email me at:
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STATS
WAIST: 30
INSEAM: 32
HEIGHT: 5’10â€
WEIGHT: 190 lbs.
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Blue
SHOE: 10
EMPLOYMENT: Department of Corrections
Former Corrections Officer
POSITION: Correctional Officer
EDUCATION: Middlesex Community Technical College
Liberal Arts and Science Major
Central Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
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