Okay, so this is how it happened.
In 1962 my father took my brother and I to Gettysburg. Living in Michigan, and my parents being of very modest means, this was a major event, and one that I still marvel that my parents were able to pull off. financially.
The trip thrilled me, Gettysburg and the Civil War enthralled me, and I remain keenly interested in the American Civil War.
That trip led in a direct (though loopy) line to the career that I retired from.
My parents would have been very proud of their little nerd.
Take your boys and girls to historic places...
you never know were the road will lead them.
Retired Ranger Mannie
