Brian Dodd Pardo was born on October 1, 1942. Brian’s mother was on a train on her way to California (when she left the train in Pittsburg, PA to give birth) after his father was transferred to the...view moreBrian Dodd Pardo was born on October 1, 1942. Brian’s mother was on a train on her way to California (when she left the train in Pittsburg, PA to give birth) after his father was transferred to the Pacific Fleet.
After the war Brian’s family moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Brian and his brother along with a younger sister were raised. Brian attended Arizona State University where he studied Political Science, Philosophy and Business Administration.
Prior to graduation Brian left Arizona State to join the US Army after the Cuban missile crisis caused him to believe the United States was about to go to war with Russia. Brian spent almost seven years in the military when he was honorably discharged as a combat pilot and veteran of the Vietnam War.
He married his high school sweetheart and has two daughters and three grandchildren. Brian lives in Waco, Texas where he has resided since 1976.view less