I had just moved to town In October 1958 and 2 days later we met. I was 6 years old and you were 9 years old. I was playing hop scotch in front of my house and these boys were bullying me and pushing me down making me cry. You came up and yelled at them and made them go away. You helped me up off the sidewalk and wiped my tears away. You said to me, "Don't worry little girl. I will take care of you and protect you." And you have been doing it ever since. From that day on we were inseperable. We became best friends then later started dating and fell in love. Eventually married with a sweet little girl of our own. Who knew that day you rescued me that we would be together forever. There were a lot of bumps in the road along the way but we tuffed it out together never giving up and always loving each other. No matter whatever we had to go through to be together we did it and did it together. I have no regrets. I would do it all over again. I have always loved you Sweetheart, from that little boy and the way to that handsome and wonderful man you became and I always will.

John served in the Navy from 1967 to 1970. He served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. He did not go by choice; he was drafted. So many at that time were dodging the draft, but John, like with everything else he did, wanted to do the right thing and he went and served our country and saw things that no human being should ever have to see. Like many other over there it left a scar. Nevertheless, he did the right thing and went over there and did what he had to do.John as well as others that served in Vietnam were treated poorly when they returned. Our men were good enough for the government to put their lives on the line but not good enough to take care of when they returned. I praise John and all the ones that served over there with him for doing such a great job. God Bless you all.