I am a former Marine, Vietnam veteran, retired Chief of Police, and retired B&B innkeeper. Married with three daughters and three grandchildren; my wife, Denise, and I reside in Rockbridge County, ...view moreI am a former Marine, Vietnam veteran, retired Chief of Police, and retired B&B innkeeper. Married with three daughters and three grandchildren; my wife, Denise, and I reside in Rockbridge County, Virginia. When not writing, my favorite pastimes are growing daylilies, solar astronomy, philately, and reading history.view less