From (Early Life) Original Memory Interview Question

His Response:

Well I was not all that young but when I was about fifteen or Sixteen I traveled Europe with my Dad who wanted me to see where he was stationed during the war (WWII) and so it was a trip to all those places England, France, Germany, Italy, and some of the Baltic States of the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.) and especially in Rome and the Island of Sicily.

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From (Early Life) Original Memory Interview Question

His Response:

I don't know so much that it is a Holiday but we always went to see a Aunt & Uncle who had a Tobacco farm at least once every year and were even asked to help with the work...it was a hard job for a young kid especially working in what was called the Kiln or Drying House for the skids of tobacco leaves to be cured. Other than that there was the usual Holiday celebrations hosted by my Grandmother annually.

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From (Early Life) Original Memory Interview Question

His Response:

Children today are 'spoiled brats' direct quote from my Mother.

Well I would say this much, there are some kids who have been given everything and had to earn nothing and that is why they do not like it when they find out to make a living as an Adult they have to actually work. As a child I was given a small allowance from my Dad but as I got older I had to do chores or I didn't get the allowance at all. As I got older I started working part time after school to make extra money to help out the family as my father had lost his job and we were not poor but we were struggling to keep the bills paid monthly. Every time I was given my allowance I was told I had to give back some to my favorite charity and some to the church poor box ans some I had to save then the rest I could spend. Kids today do not get that same sense of responsibility as we did because they are given too many options for everything it is a 'Multiple Choice' life for them we were given less choices.

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From (People Who I look up To) Original Memory Interview Question

Her Response:

My mom has been my biggest influence in life. She was such a wonderful mother. She loved in a way that I've never seen anyone else love before. She was such a giving woman and I have so much respect for her. She taught me how to smile through everything. She taught me to be strong and hold my head up high. She taught me to love unconditionally. She was just such an amazing woman and I hope that one day I can fill her shoes.

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From (People Who I look up To) Original Memory Interview Question

Her Response:

Mr. McGuire taught me self respect in the 5th grade. I'll never forget him for that. He has also been in my life in a sad way throughout the years. He has attended funerals of my family members and that to me is so amazing. He taught me that when you enter a room and someone is speaking stay by the door and wait until they are done, otherwise you are being rude.
Mr. Brakke taught me how to read deeper into books. Mr. Mandley taught me that I am better then what I think. He taught me kindness and hope.

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