Allen Morton:
CLASS OF 1968
Colonial High SchoolClass of 1968
Orlando, FL
Allen's Story
Well, this is the mini version of 42 yrs. since H.S. After H.S. I went to Seminole C.C. for one term, majored in cards and beer. Finally realized to late that there wasn't much of a careen in that. March of the following year President Nixon requested my presence (READ: DEMANDED) to serve in the Armed Forces. So as we all remember it was either go to Canada or serve, the choice was an easy one, so I went into the Armed Forces (not by choice). They decided that I would make a good candidate to be a combat medic, so being the agreeable guy that I am, I said ok, (like I had a choice). Well, I soon realized that wasn't much of a career either. I was assigned to Viet Nam and served most of my time there. It goes without saying that I opted out after my 2-year commitment. After coming home and working in the construction industry, I had another realization; this is another way of not making a living, although I did enjoy certain aspect of it. Wel...Expand for more
l everything except the manual labor part. So, I had benefits from the VA and thought I better use them, so I went back to school, this time because I wanted to and majored in Engineering. I went back to work for the company that I had previously worked for in a different capacity, stayed there for approx. 18 yrs. and now with my current job for 23+ yrs. I have been thru 2 marriages (also 2 divorces). The first one lasted about 4 yrs. and then second one for 25+ yrs, if you also include the co-habitating.
Well, that's the abbreviated version. I have been very fortunate to not have been mentally scared as many vets were in that era and have had many great experiences. I take reasonably good care of myself and enjoy the life that I have been given. I am also looking forward to every day as a challenge and welcome the opportunities. If you have any question, please don't be shy to ask. I will be happy to answer all inquiries.
H. Allen Morton
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