John Newport:  

Life Since high school I spent 10 years with the Marine Corps and got out because I made more money doing financial services. Then 9/11 hit and the market tanked, and no one was hiring. Went back into the military but tried the Army because of the short contract. Got sent to Iraq with the Armored Cavalry and got injured over there. Blew out both rotator cuffs, both knees, compresses or ruptured every disc in my back, and have nerve damage to my left side. Medically discharged and started my own financial company until that was embezzled from. Against doctors, advice I drove an 18 wheeler for about a year until my injuries caught up with me. Unable to do "normal work" I took my writing to a new level and now freelance as a script writer and video editor for movies and television and have written five feature length scripts some of which are being looked at for production. It hasn't gone beyond just a look though. Went back to trucking and now own my own rig. A new 2009 International ProStar Limited. I still write and do video editing, some special effects, music writing (instumental), and write books. School All the hard work of going to school year round was worth the effort. I couldn't wait to get out. However, if anyone is wondering who switched the loc...Expand for more