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I was born at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. I arrived a week later than expected on the 27th of November. I weighed 7 pounds and 13 oz.
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I brought my Black Lab/ Rotwielder mix puppy Ebony home when she was 3 months old. She is 14 years old today and is still getting along just fine.
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I finally graduated from Oregon High School in Oregon, IL. Just in time to pack my bags for the military.
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I left for Army basic training in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina in mid June. I was excited to be doing something new and nervous about what the Drill Sergeant would do to me.
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On October 26 the St. Louis Cardinals won their 10th World Series Championship. They have won the second most World Series Championships in MLB history.
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My favorite NFL team the Indianapolis Colts won the Super Bowl against the Chicago Bears. Right after the Cardinals won the World Series, it was a great year for my sports teams.
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My Army unit was deployed to Iraq on the 17th of September 2007. It was a day I will never forget because I was proud, nervous, and excited.
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The "Bayou Bengals" beat the Ohio State Buckeyes by two scores to claim the national title. That was one of the most exciting football games I've ever watched, unbelieveable.
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Our unit was redeployed back to the United States of America after a long time away from home. It was the most relieving feeling I have ever had in my life.
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One of my brothers friends had a late litter of boxer pups and couldn't get rid of all of them. Bruce was 6 months old and I told them I would give him a home. He is quite the character.
