Gloria Crews:  

Wow! Where did 50 years go? Here is my side of things. I married my husband, Richard, of 47 years right out of high school. He passed away in 2009. Together, we had five outstanding children (2 sons and 3 daughters), and now have 14 grandchildren plus 4 great grandchildren. Needless to say, my life so far, has been quite a journey. I did not pursue a formal education past high school; but, I have been greatly blessed with my wonderful family and I am still learning from each of them. I have been employed as Office Manager for a small sub-contracting company here in Phoenix for 16+ years. My oldest son, Rick, is a CW5 stationed at Fort Drum, NY and is currently completing his 3rd deployment in Afghanistan as a Blackhawk/Chinook pilot. In October of 2012, I had the privilege of attending his award ceremony for 2011 Army Aviation Pilot of the Year! He has earned numerous awards and commendations during his nearly 30 years of service protecting our freedoms in America. Whenever I express pride and respect for his accomplishments, he responds: "Aw, Mom, it's just my job". Well, I for one am really glad he takes his "job" so seriously. So pro...Expand for more