Melvin Pasley:  

Readers digest version: 1974 I married Jane Hulce (LHS class of 1974). 2 married Daughters, and 4 Grandsons. Soldier Active and Reserves (3/3/1972-3/24/2008, 36 years 21 days). Iraq veteran (2006-2007), Bronze Star, Realtor(r) since 1986. Founded Disabled Veterans SCUBA Project a California 501(c)(3). Live in Lakewood CA. SCUBA instructor to the handicapped, NAUI and Handicapped SCUBA Association. The details: Joined the Army Reserves March 03, 1972 on delayed enlistment. June 1972 Graduated high school and reported for duty in the US Army 2 days after picking up my diploma. 2 weeks later I received my draft notice (number 32 if I remember righ in the lottery). Assigned as and Infantry private 1st Battalion 508th Infantry (Airborne) 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg NC. 1974 promoted to Sergeant. I bought a house and married Jane Hulce, Lakewood High Class of 1974. We met in high school but did not date. I was a pen pal with her 1972-1974 and then we married. 1977-1979 Methodist College at night 12 hours a semester at night, still in the Army. Graduated 1979 with a Bachelors degree in Business Admin/Economics. 1979 Staff Sergeant, I went to Officer Candidate school Ft. Benning GA. 1980 -1983 Commissioned Lieutenant in the Infantry assigned to 2/6 Infantry, The Berlin Brigade, Berlin Germany. Served as platoon leader and for 9 months as the Commander of the US Army Duty Train ruining 110 miles through East Germany to West Germany. Life behind the iron curtain in the Army of Occupation was interesting. 1981 Became a father to a beautiful daughter Sarah. 1983 I was rifted, (the army laid me off) and transferred to the inactive Reserve. Moved first to Dallas TX for a year. 1984 My youngest Bethany was...Expand for more