Herbert Baker:  

I am very happy with my life. I have a wonderful wife and three healthy, beautiful children, 19 yr old twins and a 12 yr old, all girls. The twins are getting ready to start their second year of college. I joined the Marines out of school trying to find some direction. After four years I headed for California but had hard time finding full time work so I went to Vegas. Had full time work in four days. Two years later I was married with infant twins and a new job as a Corrections Officer. Not what I expected but the money was good and helped me provide for my family. Odd thing is I found that I really enjoyed the work. I liked the structure of the job, the professionalism of the Department, and the friendships I developed. After nineteen years on the Department I've learned alot and promoted through the ranks. I currently serve as a project Manager implementing a new radio system. I think about school often. South was the one thing in my life I could depend on. Probably the main reason I stayed...Expand for more