Robert Gordon:
CLASS OF 1965
Mackenzie High SchoolClass of 1965
Detroit, MI
Detroit Institute of TechnologyClass of 1970
Detroit, MI
Wayne State UniversityClass of 1970
Detroit, MI
George Ford SchoolClass of 1961
Detroit, MI
Robert's Story
After high school and college, I served in the Navy (Philippines, Viet Nam, Norfolk Virginia). After active duty, I re-entered the Naval reserves and retired after a total of 27 1/2 years. Served on submarines, surface ships, was in a special aircrew in the VN combat zone and worked with the SEALS.
As a worker bee, I built TV channel 56 (WTVS) in Southfield, MI and was with them when PBS went on the air for the first time, worked as a production engineer at WXYZ (ABC network station (Morning Show, Prize Move, News, Club 1270, etc.) and the f...Expand for more
ield of computer software (Navy tactical systems, Submarine support and contracts with the IRS). Was laid off in June 2010 and retired at the end of 2010. Retirement is GREAT! Now volunteer in the ER of the nearby hospital, with the police on Project Lifesaver, and serve as a civilian member of the city's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). I also bicycle a lot and am training for a MS150 ride next year.
Hold an active HAM license.
Obtained SCUBA certificatin as a Rescue Diver.
Have 2 married daughters and 4 wonderful grandchildren.
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