Gerald "Gerry" or "Bosso" Franklin

1966-1970 United States Air Force
3 1/2 years at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (adjoins Anchorage)
1970-present - wonderful Virginia Beach, Va

Air Force 1966-1970 - Administrative Aide to Base Commander, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
1970-1980- Police Officer - Virginia Beach - 4 years in unform on the Oceanfront - 6 years as Master Police Detective - Homicide Sq
Discovered capitalism....
Owned 2 automobile pre owned dealerships. Elected to enter the auto finance industry. Financed auto's for active duty military personnel.
Retired 2007. Played for 5 years. Learned to fly in 2002 - have Cirrus SR22 - was either waxing or flying.
2012 - wife decided to enter conceirge medicine and I became the Practice Administrator.............just got home and got the letter from Tim Shelton....
We fly on the weekends. Key West in the winter. Upper Michigan in the summer (for a little bit) Susan is from Algonac Mich.
Just turned 68 - Jan 16, 1947....livin' the dream.

I wasn't the big brain in high school..worked at Colonial Store in Pittman Plaza....AND.....worked at "The Mill" with Chester and his dad "Mr. K".......I know......the place is long gone.

The guys would take their dates home, then go to the "T Room" (Texas Tavern) and get all fooded up for about 2 or 3 bucks. Learned how to make the relish. Let's have a "Cheezy Western"..

I wish I could say yes, but unfortunately, I have lost contact with everyone.

See above

Met my wonderful wife on the beach (doesn't happen very often).
We both learned to fly and have a wonderful airplane.
Was very successful in the auto finance industry.
Wife is a very respected internist in Va. Beach.
Three wonderful children with 5 grandchildren.
Being in Key West for 27 consecutive years at New Years.

I have outlined our lives above. Nothing surprising. Just good hard work.

All stated above.

Hawaii (several times)
Tahiti
Eastern Carribean
Western Carribean
Canada
Upper Michigan
Florida Keys
All points in between