Michael Hanlon:  

Life During high school, I wanted to pursue a career in law. This was not to be. My father retired from the Army in 1963 and bought a partnership Lakewood Hardware and Paint. He passed away on Thanksgiving Day 1965. My goal to attend Gonzaga ended since money was tight. I attended Pacific Lutheran University and had a double major of business administration and political science. While at PLU, I worked part-time in the bookstore, as a waiter at the FT Lewis Officers' Club and as a teaching assistant to the Chair of the Political Science Department. Like many of you, I was in the first selective service lottery. My birthday was the 3rd drawn. I knew I did not have to worry about finding a job. I enlisted in the Army and was trained as a Special Agent, Military Intelligence (MOS 97B). Following training I was assigned to the Special Operations Detachment, 115th Military Intelligence Group, FT Lewis. I conducted overt and covert intelligence investigations. I eventually became the Assistant NCO of the Special Operations Detachment. During this time I met Bride #1. Not the best decision I ever made. But there are 2 beautiful sons and grandchildren that I treasure. In 1984, I met my soul mate. Ramona and married in 1985. Two sons and one daughter joined the Hanlon clan. Ramona has stuck with me through thick and thin. I love her so deeply. She is my best friend. Life has been an odessey since the 1986 Reunion. Ramona and I are now "empty nesters" which I suspect is the case for most of us. Our children and grandchildren are scattered across the United States--California, Utah Michigan and Nebraska. While I miss the kids, it is fun ...Expand for more