In February of 2012, I awoke from surgery in Balboa Naval Hospital San Diego and realized I was going to have to reevaluate my future career path. My dream of being a police officer was shattered, and I was looking all over the hospital for my ‘cat-like reflexes’ that had suddenly disappeared after that first surgery. I was placed on a medical hold, and after several more surgeries, I was finally cleared to retire …Read More
Recruiting Veterans: Why I Fight For Those Who Have Fought
Part 1 in a Series of 4 Posts I’ve always been very patriotic. I’ve had my share of hats throughout the years, so much that my mom thought I’d lose my hair at an early age. My old time favorite hat was a beaten red cap with an American flag patch sewn on. I wore it proudly and still wonder what magical place it now lives in when I see …Read More