I am a US Army veteran. I served from 15 August 1975 to 31 August 1995. Following retirement, I returned to my Alma Mater -- Texas A&M University to work on my teaching credentials. I taught Science (Chemistry and Physics primarily) at the High School level for 22 years. I am now retired from both (Army and teaching) and loving it. My wife doesn't get my interest in "dead people" but that's OK. She collects dogs, donkeys, and chickens and I love (not so much the chickens) and feed them all.

I am still particularly interested in researching Texas Veterans of Czech Ancestry but do delve into other areas as well. I'm not into creating memorials so much, but love editing and linking family members as my primary effort. I am surprised by the number of American soldiers buried in our overseas cemeteries (ABMC) who are not linked to family (so that is one of my priorities - to find a link).