Thomas Brown Jr:  

Life Everyone from the late 60's probably knew the Belmont Hill Standard Oil gas station. This was to be my work site for the next 3 yrs. Next, the U.S. Army for 3 yrs. After the military I began working construction which led to a job in Saudi Arabia where I worked for almost 4 yrs. Traveling to Jordan, England, France, Spain, Denmark, Holland, Egypt and Austria during my breaks from work. I returned to Orlando, Fl. joining the Painters Local 1010. This led to refurb. work at Launch Pad B at the Kennedy Space Center. I hired in with Lockheed (United Space Alliance) & have now worked here for 25 yrs. I am in the Corrosion Control Dept. and have passed the National Assoc. of Corrosion Engineers tests. I am now certified to inspect any kind of paint or coating job anywhere in the world. I am happy and satisfied with my marriage and life. I have 3 grown children with 7 grandchildren. At home my defense is a 4.2 lb Yorkie named "Ringo". If I'm not working the yard you may see me rolling on my Harley. I regret the passing of Columbia. I had the priviledge of sitting in the Commanders seat of this shuttle while it was in the OPF. My mother and dad moved back to Hoptown the spring of '02. My dad developed Alzheimer's. My mom brought him home to stay. My aunts N. 41 "Rock Cafe" has now been torn down and I miss it. I will return to Hoptown when I retire, about 2012 if the hurricanes don't force me sooner. Some may have seen the article about me in the New Era Sept 14 2004. I visit at least twice a year if possible. My wife Deborah Sanders attended Lyman High School for those from Lyman that see my name there. Workplace As a teenager I always felt like I would end up being a mechanic. My father was a union painter & I had other interests. I worked at the Standard Oil Station for 3 yrs before becoming a wheel & track mech. in the Army. After discharge I worked for KAP Inc. The company tested & coated brass on steel wire for...Expand for more