Where did you serve and what did you do?
Great Lakes, Illinois, Camp Lejune, South Carolina, Vietnam DaNang (1969). I was a Hospital Corpsman HM2 as a combat corpsman with the 3rd Battalion 1st Marines (Lima company). I served as 1 of three corpsmen that were there. I and the others took care of our fellow Marines health and emergency needs both in the aid station at the battalion location and in the field performing patrols.
How are you #StillServing?
I’m a retired Respiratory Therapist. I was a co-owner of a medical equipment company for 23 years. I worked at a major hospital in Columbus, Ohio for 20 years as a Medical Equipment repairman and an RT doing Pulmonary Tests on patients going to surgery.
Why do you do it?
I’ve always liked helping people. And I have. I’ve helped Thousands. I feel very good about what I’ve accomplished in my life. There’s nothing better in life than helping your fellow man! I am fulfilled!