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As a ward of the state. I was placed in the care of the Johnson family.
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After retiring from foster care, the Johnson family adopted me!
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Met my best friend, Danny Aretz, on the bus to school!
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On the bus headed to school, her name was Elizabeth.
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At 6 years old I began novice hockey at Redford ice arena. We played at Joe Louis Arena.
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My second sport! As I increased in skill and started winning awards I learned many lessons about myslef such as being humble.
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My Favorite B-day as a child..I felt I had become a grown up at the age of 10.
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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.
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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.
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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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The best four years of my life began. Incredible!!
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My 1st Cell phone. I upgraded from a beeper.
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My 1st car: 1994 electric blue Pontiac Grand Am.
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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"
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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.
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Shortly after graduation, I began to work at Bill Brown Ford car dealership as a car transporter and detailer.
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College: Schoolcraft Community College. studying Computer Graphics.
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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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After high school hockey and no college atletic scholar ship, I went and played JR. A hockey for the Brownstown Bombers.
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The unfortunate side of being young and dumb. Very lucky I didnt hurt myself or anyone else. Definative moment in my life.
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Summer research program. Spent all summer in the medical school building at WSU.
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Greatest hurdle I've ever had to jump.RIP Kathryn Johnson.
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Employer: Garden City Hospital
Landed a dream job in the OR at Garden City Hospital. -
My research won me a spot at the biochemistry medical symposium
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The love of my life!
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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. -
Walked on the Semi-Pro football team. Detroit Diesels.
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Employer: Prizm pain specialist.
Landed another valuable job at a medical/surgical clinic. -
Enjoyed Coaching 13 year old boys of the Southgate Senators.
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Moved my girlfriend and her daughter into my house.
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I wish to die an old man knowing that I touched many lives along my journey.
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I will propose to Bridgette in 2014. SOON!
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This would be the perfect time to move into a larger home! Family 1st.
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I would like to start a business. Maybe a resturant or spa, even a sports shop.
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Poss. babysitting and spoiling my grandchildren
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Volunteer for different community programs.
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Retirement is calling my name and Florida sounds like a great place to live.
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Start to complete some crazy stuff on my bucket list!
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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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