Gator

I'm just a guy who grew-up in a small town in Indiana. I'm married to a beautiful lady who has stuck by my side the last 11 great years. I've been blessed with 3 beautiful kids who mean everything to me and who keep my feet planted firmly on the ground. I'm a devoted husband, father, and friend and I'm an extremely hard-working man. I always put others well-being in front of my own, and I always make time for others if they need me. I'm proud to be an American, a veteran, and I have nothing but respect for our servicemen and women and their families, and they all have my respect. I'm a Navy veteran and the son of a retired Army soldier who fought in the Vietnam War. My dad was my hero growing-up and still is today. He taught me about the military family and what an honor it is to serve your country. Dad always said that the friends you have in the military are the best friends you'll ever have, and he was right. I joined the Navy specifically to become a Navy Seal, unfortunately it didn't work out that way. I injured my knee on a 6 month deployment to Iraq/Somalia. I was training like a madman for Seal training before I got injured, and unfortunately my knee decided a career as a Navy Seal wasn't in the cards. I was medically discharged from the Navy because of my knee before I could attend Seal training. I'm dedicating my page to the Navy Seals and their families; past, present, and future servicemembers, and their families.