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Birth: Samuel Vincent Dismuke
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The First Two Years
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Foster Care/Home(s)
As a ward of the state. I was placed in the care of the Johnson family. -
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The Play Years
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Adoption Day!
After retiring from foster care, the Johnson family adopted me! -
Started Kindergarden
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My Best Friend
Met my best friend, Danny Aretz, on the bus to school! -
1st Kiss/ GF
On the bus headed to school, her name was Elizabeth. -
Started playing ice hockey
At 6 years old I began novice hockey at Redford ice arena. We played at Joe Louis Arena. -
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The School Years
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Started Bowling
My second sport! As I increased in skill and started winning awards I learned many lessons about myslef such as being humble. -
Double Digits! Birthday
My Favorite B-day as a child..I felt I had become a grown up at the age of 10. -
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Adolescence
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1st DOG
I got my 1st dog. I had to learn responsiblity and how to care for another being. The dog was a pitbull mix- I called her Diamond. -
New Bike! New Horizons!
For my 13th Birthday I got a new bike which came with new rules...I was able to cross the major road that separated me and my other friends. -
1st Job
Employer: Viscount Pools & Spas
I lied about my age in order to ger a job. I was just turning 14. My Bike allowed me to commute to my new job. Over worked and under payed...if they even payed me. -
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High School Years
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1st Day of High School.
The best four years of my life began. Incredible!! -
Cell Phone
My 1st Cell phone. I upgraded from a beeper. -
1st car
My 1st car: 1994 electric blue Pontiac Grand Am.
I was the 1st to have a car in my circle of friends. -
Death of my father
Memorial weekend; My father passed away in his sleep. I was 14 years old and took it very hard yet I knew I had to be the "man of the house" -
Neighbor Divorce
watched my neighbor and good friend's parents go through an ugly divorce. Left the kids a wreck and they struggled between the two parents. -
Graduated High School
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My 2nd Job
Shortly after graduation, I began to work at Bill Brown Ford car dealership as a car transporter and detailer. -
Started College
College: Schoolcraft Community College. studying Computer Graphics. -
CANADA
The right of passage for every 19 year Michigander, or at least Detroiter. At 19, going to Canada to legally drink was such an unforgetable experience. -
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Emerging Adulthood
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Jr. A Hockey
After high school hockey and no college atletic scholar ship, I went and played JR. A hockey for the Brownstown Bombers. -
D.U.I.
The unfortunate side of being young and dumb. Very lucky I didnt hurt myself or anyone else. Definative moment in my life. -
Wayne State University Fellowship Program
Summer research program. Spent all summer in the medical school building at WSU. -
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Adulthood
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Death of my Mother
Greatest hurdle I've ever had to jump.RIP Kathryn Johnson. -
3rd Job
Employer: Garden City Hospital
Landed a dream job in the OR at Garden City Hospital. -
HOUSTON: Medical Symposium
My research won me a spot at the biochemistry medical symposium -
Dating Bridgette
The love of my life! -
Graduated College
Finally, after several years and taking one year off--I MADE IT
Pieces of paper colleted: Assoc. in Biology, Cert. in Computer Graphics, Bach. Biology, Cert. in Medical Sciences, Minor in Philosophy. -
Semi-Pro Football
Walked on the Semi-Pro football team. Detroit Diesels. -
4th Job
Employer: Prizm pain specialist.
Landed another valuable job at a medical/surgical clinic. -
Hockey Coach
Enjoyed Coaching 13 year old boys of the Southgate Senators. -
HOUSE + GF = LOVE
Moved my girlfriend and her daughter into my house.
Great having a family to come home to! -
Sam Dismuke 1982-2061
I wish to die an old man knowing that I touched many lives along my journey. -
WEDDING BELLS!!!
I will propose to Bridgette in 2014. SOON! -
New House
This would be the perfect time to move into a larger home! Family 1st. -
Start a Business
I would like to start a business. Maybe a resturant or spa, even a sports shop. -
Grand Kids
Poss. babysitting and spoiling my grandchildren -
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Late Adulthood
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Volunteer
Volunteer for different community programs. -
FLORIDA!!
Retirement is calling my name and Florida sounds like a great place to live. -
Bucket List
Start to complete some crazy stuff on my bucket list! -
Death: Sam Dismuke 1982-2061
I wish to die as an old man knowing that I have touched the lives of many people along my journey. -
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Death and Dying
