David Francis:
CLASS OF 1967
Technical High SchoolClass of 1967
Springfield, MA
David's Story
I was suppose to graduate in 1967 and truthfully got into little trouble so I missed that. Worked for a while in construction and then Milton Bradleys until I joined the Navy in 1969. Of course had the same problem there as at Tech, didn't know when to shut my mouth.But it was very good for me and stayed for 20 years retiring in June of 1989. I traveled about three quarters of the world on ten different types of ships. Went thru the Panama Canal several times, South America, Spain, France Italy, Gibraltar, Aruba just to name a few of the countries I visited. I think my proudest moment in the Navy was getting Surface Warfare Qualified. For those never in the Navy it is a program that you learn different parts of your ship so you can fill in if needed. It was a lot of studying, watch standing, and a Board o...Expand for more
f Review to get a pin and a (SW) designation. After retiring moved back to Springfield working at the old Grossman's Distibution Center on Cottage Street. In 1992 moved to Jacksonville, Fl. Living in Jacksonville I can ride my bike almost yeard round. Winter here is dropping down to 4o degrees during the day. As nice as the weather is her I am contemplating a move back to Springfield. It seemed in the Navy I was always going back every other set of orders. As someone who has travelled extensively in the US and overseas Springfield is still my home. My youngest son is about to have his third child which is my 13th grandchild. Life is pretty good now it just took awhile to get there. I have put my trust and future back in to God's hands for help and guidance. Good luck and my God Bless to all who read this.
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