July 2016 onset of Bulbar ALS, ahh those previous 71 years are certainly a story to be told, a life time of family ,friends, travels, adventures. Duty in NHANG Civil Eng. Division a dedicated group supporting local and foreign bases, with missions to Alaska, Germany and US. Now Sept. 2018, I'm blessed by the fact that a slow progression allowed me to seek challenges skiing throughout the US for two seasons with family and friends. Also seasons of golf which recently reflect my transition to lifes 19th hole. Manchester VA doctors and staff have been truly supportive and professional .