Larry Gilmore:  

My life has been blessed with many mountains to climb, valleys to cross and rivers to negotiate. I have had the privilege to serve and to continue to serve my God, my family, and my nation both public and private, both domestic and foreign. I am single, and have the blessings of three children and three grandchildren. My hobbies are traveling, cooking, sports, outdoors, theater, music, photography, painting, writing, and life in general. I hold 5 different college degrees from Associates to Bachelors to Masters, and of course a PhD in life experience (Ha!). I love laughter and the joy of a beautiful sunrise and sunset anywhere in the world. I hope my life will be remembered as one of faithful service to my God, to my family,to my friends, and to my country when my journey is complete. I cherish the remembrance of all my classmates and friends, and family, and all those who have impacted my life in such diverse and special ways. All of you will be in my prayers and thoughts daily, and in my heart a special place is reserved for your joyous memory. So, my friends, as you read this brief dissertation ...Expand for more