Dick Sigler:  

CLASS OF 1964
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Cooper High SchoolClass of 1964
Abilene, TX

Dick's Story

Graduated from McMurry in Abilene, went to Naval Flight Training, became a Naval carrier pilot, served in Vietnam, sailed a liferaft from San Francisco to Hawaii testing survival equipment, wrote a book about it called "Experiment in Survival. Married 40 years, two kids, have a company that trains Naval Aviation Cadets, and own an airport facility in Bay Minette, Al. Still enjoy going to work every day, do lots of traveling, and walk the dogs. I live most of the year in Vero Beach, FL have been to Disney over 60 times, know it inside/out. Still like to fly in my little Mooney. My son was a football coach but is now working for me in Pensacola. Judi and I enjoy going to New England every year around the first week in October to "leaf peek". Dumb maybe, but it is pretty and I love lobster. I still enjoy working which is almost like playing to me. However, I do play a lot. Past President of the Treasure Coast Rotary Club. Enjoy hear...Expand for more
ing from old friends. By the way, when I joined the Navy they couldn't figure out who I was as I used the nickname I had grown up with, Dick, but the Navy has a little saying, "there is the right way, the wrong way, and the Navy Way." Well the Navy way was to use my legal name which is George. So from the Navy forward people know me as George. I answer to both, but it is a little confusing, even to my sisters who call me Dick or worse. Yes, I did sail a rubber boat from San Francisco to Hawaii. Took me 56 days, lost from 184lb down to 128lb by the time I got there. I was testing survival equipment for a company I started in San Francisco. Once I made it to Hawaii, the Navy made me an official navy project. I am still recognized as the worlds foremost expert on Ocean Survival. Strange title for a guy from Abilene. Best wishes to all old cougars. I'm still out there having fun. Looking forward to flying out to the reunion next year.
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