The author was born in Philadelphia, PA. and educated in the public school system. He served with the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War and subsequently as a police officer in Philadelphia...view moreThe author was born in Philadelphia, PA. and educated in the public school system. He served with the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War and subsequently as a police officer in Philadelphia. He has completed college work at Villanova University and Temple University. He lives in Colwyn, PA. with his family.view less