Early Years
Dad's best friend and next door neighbor. They got up to all sort of shenanigans growing up.
Who is Rainey?
The band who's concert where Dad and Dean fought off a gang of American idiots. The lead singer kicked those bozos out of the concert.
Who is Green Day?
Dad had a very realistic one of these in 1999. It's how he knew his first child would be a girl.
What is a dream?
The person who inspired Dad to join the Air Force.
Who is, Grandpa Ralph Findlay?
LDT
What is "Let's do this?"
Dad and his family moved away from Utah to this desert city when he was a young boy. It was a windy place...
What is Reno, Nevada?
The play for which Dad darkened his skin and rumbled on stage with other young men.
What is West-Side Story?
Dad was known as "Coach" to one of his kids for leading these two sports.
What is tee-ball and flag football?
What is "ripples all GBUs eventually?"
RM
What is "right meow?"
Dad's baby sister Chantel was born when he was this age.
What is 17?
Dad's favorite restaurant dish of all time.
What is a smothered burrito?
Dad liked to make his babies comfortable, including doing this for his England baby's baths.
What is heating her towel in the oven?
Each rank Dad has held since commissioning in the Air Force...in order!
What is 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel?
SYSPATC
What is "See you slow pokes at the Cinnabun?"
Dad's Grandma Georgia Storms lived in this balmy city. Dad and his family made frequent road trips to visit her.
What is Vista, California?
Dad has always excelled at drawing, sculpting, and other visual arts. In 2004 he received his first of this favored art tool.
What is a digital camera?
Dad gave a powerful, heart-felt prayer to dedicate his youngest child's grave at this scenic location.
What is Wasatch Lawn and Memorial Park?
Dad's current squadron. BTW, he's the boss!
What is the Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) Squadron?
TIMNFD
What is "This is my new favorite dinner?"
This was Dad's first car.
A blue Toyota, Corolla
One of Dad's favorite You-Tubers who lost his beautiful wife in 2022.
Who is Steve Wallis?
This is Dad's favorite child.
TRICKED YOU!!! HE LOVES YOU ALL SO MUCH!
Dad's call sign during F-15e WSO training. He's so grateful it wasn't codified.
What is LAWS?
IBHTE
What is "I barely have the energy?"