Born on the south side of Chicago. Served in combat in Vietnam in 1968 as an M60 Infantry machine gunner. Recieved a disabling gun shot wound and was decorated 8 times. One of the organizers of the Welcome Home Parade in Chicago in 1986 that drew over 500,000 participants Produced fund raising events for vets with such artist as: Dennis DeYoung, Frankie Valli, Roy Clark, Rich Little, Danny Gans and Linda Eder. Helped organize "Operation Standby" which brought services to homeless veterans. National member of the VFW. Had several songs published for which I recieved a gold album. In addition to Vietnam I am a survivor of organ failure, kidney transplant, 4 heart attacks and quadruple bypass heart surgery. Featured in a military exhibit in the Joliet Area Historical Museum in joliet illinois have been mentioned and interviewed in various Chicago area newspapers and radio stations. Currently live in Illinois with my wife of 38 years.