The author’s life began in rural upstate New York where he resided in the small village of Chenango Forks. At a very young age, he developed a deep interest and an appreciation of nature. The Chen...ver másThe author’s life began in rural upstate New York where he resided in the small village of Chenango Forks. At a very young age, he developed a deep interest and an appreciation of nature. The Chenango River became the focus of his early years. Then in his early teens he moved with his family to N.E. Florida and instantly fell in love with the Atlantic Ocean, its tributaries and coastline. For the rest of his life boating, fishing and studying sea life were a major part of his life. Then after graduating from high school he joined U.S. Navy where his duties were to fuel planes on the flight deck of aircraft carriers. It was in this phase of his life, while traveling to other countries, that he truly realized how special AMERICA really is! He also understood that it is our Constitution which separates us from the rest of the world and makes our republic GREAT!! After his tour of duty in the Navy, he attended Jacksonville University on the G.I.Bill. He spent the rest of his life believing that the love of God, Country and Family coupled with hard work, honesty and the liberties and protections assured us in the U.S. Constitution are the reasons this land has been so blessed!ver menos