Ron Shelton:  

Life Life is more than having stuff, it is about building strong friendships, loving family and taking care of those who are in need. Life is about integrity, honesty and respect, it is living out your life according to God's given purpose. If I could "redo" parts of my life, I would laugh more, not worry as much, show more respect to others and make more lasting friendhips. School I was born in Denver Colorado, went to Edgewater Elementry until 5th grade when our family moved to Austin Texas do to my Dad's work. There I attended Rosemarry Elementry, Lamar Junior High and then McCallum High School. I missed Colorado so much that I decided to become independent at age 17 and move back to Colorado and stay with my "Granny" for my last year of HS. I enrolled and started my senior year at Jefferson HS (72). Moving back to Denver was not at all what I thought it would be. My Dad came to visit me in September and became gravely ill and passed away that October. I was devestated and had to drop out of Jefferson. My dreams of graduating and going to CU as a business major vanished. After the funeral I returned to Austin to finish HS at McCallum, graduating in 73. That last semester was challenging as I had to go to class from 7am to 5pm to make up for the classes I missed in the fall semester. After graduation, my Mom, three younger brothers and I moved back to Denver to take care of the property and settle my Dad's estate. Military Being in the Navy taught me so much....about myself, and others. I still tear up every time I hear the national anthem played at a ceremony, and see the flag wave or watch as our troups deploy. So many great frie...Expand for more