First a little boy , who was filled with questions, and had to climb every obstacle that came into his line of vision. Then school and all it's wonders filled his days. The body was growing and sports became a major part of his day. His character needed developing and he became a Tiger Scout, Cub Scout, Webelos and Boy Scout; reaching the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Having received so much from Scouting, Jim became an Assistant Scoutmaster to help others on the trail to Eagle.
Becoming an adult has brought many challenges; the greatest of which was joining the U.S.Army. In the last year he has traveled to; studied in; and been stationed in a number of places... Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Fort Gordon, Georgia; Fort Bliss, Texas...and the sands of Saudi Arabia.... and then back to Texas.
Army years are over - now it is time for work and college... and the future.
But, dear friends, the story began 26 years ago...as the pictures below will show....
From very little boy....
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....Love entered his life.... as did the US Army...
Formal occasions ....
Senior Prom.......................Basic Training
.......................Junior
Prom
To Eagle Scout to an soldier in the US Army... to
civilian ... I have
more picture ...but I'll save them for later :-D