I would say the main years of me growing up was in the 70's and I never really got into the school thing like I should have. As far as joining the military like my father, brother and other relatives I didn't feel it was the thing to do in that era. After the high school years I wasn't sure were I was headed when a close friend Rusty Robbins asked me if I wanted a job with his dads HVAC business. I said sure I'll do that for a few months untill I find something else. Well 25 years later it was the best thing I could have done and built a new home to prove it.
My wife Louann and I were married in 1983 and we are still going strong with our two kids Chase and Riley.
Now for the bad, not only the passing of mom, dad and brother but in 2002 I was diagnosed with a inoperable brain tumor called Oligodendroglioma. I was sent to MDAnderson cancer hospital in Houston Tx. and found the people that could get to the location and help me recover. I'm not a working person at this time but part of my recovery is to stay as active as possible. What I tell every one now is " don't feel sorry for me but be happy because I'm still kicken"
People I would like to thank
My wife Louann, son Chase and daughter Riley
My mom who I know is still watching over me
My sister and brother Bonnie and Dan
Louann's mom and dad Ron and Barb Sipes and the whole family
Jeff and Kim Phelps who were a big help in my month long stay in Houston
Rusty and Donna Robbins
All the people of Robbins HVAC
Dr. James Redmon, Louanns boss but also a close friend
Kathy Quinlan and the Michael Quinlan Brain Cancer Foundation
All my friends and the town of Mt. Washington
Who I help that is helping me
The Michael Quinlan Brain Cancer Foundation
Bullitt East High School Football Team
WFPK and PRP public radio and special thanks to Rita Sasse
