I was born December 16, 1942, in Gardner, Massachusetts. I grew up in Brockton, Mass. until age 14 and then I moved to California. I worked for Sonic Blueprint Co. in Sunnyvale, California part time and graduated from Cupertino High School in 1962.

 On November 1, 1962, I joined the United States Air Force. I attended Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. In December 1962, I attended Photographic Technical School at Lowry AFB, CO and upon completion; I attended Advanced Photographic Techniques at the same facility.

 My 1st Duty Assignment was at Shaw AFB in South Carolina. I was assigned to the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Technical Squadron providing aerial photography, film processing and photo intelligence during the Cuban Crisis.

 My 2nd assignment was at Clark AFB, Philippines during the early stages of the Viet Nam War. I was assigned to the 636th Combat Support Group, where I provided Still photography, aerial photography, photographic intelligence and photographic Supply services. I had over 14 temporary duty assignments in as many different countries including Viet Nam.

 I was honorably discharged at Travis AFB, California on Oct. 20, 1966.

 In November, 1969, I married Carolyn Gray and we have one son. While still in California, I was an Engineering Technician for Memorex Corporation and later Amdahl Corporation.

In 1976 we moved to Hurst, Texas, where I worked as a building superintendent. In 1981, I started Lindsey Construction Co., and owned and operated it for 27 years.

 We moved to Bella Vista in 1999 and we are active members of Highlands United Methodist Church.

 I joined the American Legion in 2008 and I am also a member of the Bella Vista Veterans Honor Guard.