Patriot Files - Episode 01 | Dad | January 4, 2025

Today we sit down and have a discussion with an interesting gentleman who has history as a US Military veteran, small business owner, police officer, and community volunteer. I am proud to be sitting next to him and having a great conversation!

00:00:55 - Host Intro
00:01:50 - Guest Intro
00:03:15 - At the Beginning!
00:15:00 - First Job to Help Pay Bills
00:20:30 - Athletics
00:27:20 - First Car 1940 Ford Coupe
00:32:46 - Revenge on Grandma, Joining the ARMY!
00:40:05 - Duty Re-assignment, Lifeguard at NCO Dependa Pool
00:45:00 - One bad decision, Headed to NAM!
01:02:30 - Returning Home from Vietnam and Treatment by the Public
01:13:00 - Dropped Out of College, Started Vehicle Repairs
01:16:30 - Entrepreneurship Start, Union 76 Service Station
01:32:10 - Closed Businesses, Police Academy LEO Career Start
01:38:00 - Starting Up SRO Program, Investing in the Youth
01:48:38 - Importance of Community Involvement
01:56:25 - Athletics Starting VERY Young Now to Compete
01:58:08 - LEO Stories, "My Kids Are ANGELS"
02:07:36 - Outro