Robert was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Chicago Vacation School, he enlisted in the army. While serving at Fort Hood, Texas, he came down on levy for Vietnam. After h...view moreRobert was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Chicago Vacation School, he enlisted in the army. While serving at Fort Hood, Texas, he came down on levy for Vietnam. After his enlistment, Robert attended and graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City and New Brunswick Seminary in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He has authored Reflections on a Journey to War, Psalm 25 & PTSD, and a weekly column “Veterans & Friends.” He has served as chaplain of various veteran organizations and pastored churches in five States. Robert and his family live in Annville, Kentucky, where he volunteers his time pastoring a church and working with veterans.view less