Michael Cesaro:  

After graduating from PBGHS in 06/1972 I really had no clear idea what I was going to do with my life. I had a 2 year scholarship to college, and started attending PBJC in the fall of 1972 because I felt that was what I was supposed to do. Wrong! I was not "college-ready"...or perhaps college was not ready for me!?! Before the end of my first semester I withdrew from all of my classes and started talking to military recruiters. The Army offered me the best opportunity, so I signed up and in Jan 1973 was off to Ft Jackson, SC (the redneck capital of the world) for my basic training. That was a major reality check for this ex-New Yorker and full time party animal. I survived that indoctrination and went on to have a great experience in the Army. I spent 3 of my 4 year enlistment stationed in West Germany. Autobahns and beerfests, baby...that's what I'm talking about! I came home in Feb 1974 on leave and married my high school sweetheart (Sue Jamieson, Riveria Beach HS class of '73). I took her back to Germany with me. We had a great time travelling all over Europe with "Army buddy" friends. Those are memories we will never forget. Sue and I celebrated our 38th anniversary on Feb 9 2012...Holy cow! Not only has she put up with me for all those years, she has also blessed me with two beautiful daughters, now age 32 and 34. After leaving the Army in July 197...Expand for more