William Tomlinson:
CLASS OF 1981
John Tyler High SchoolClass of 1981
Tyler, TX
Robert E. Lee High SchoolClass of 1981
Tyler, TX
William's Story
Wow, High School what a trip it was. Hmmmm, since graduation? I had many jobs from 1981 thru 1986 when I joined the Navy. I was a party animal and thought I was invinsible. Hell we all did, those that I hung out with. I'm glad I survived those days. Hell I almost didn't, as well as a couple of my good friends. One of us didn't. My best friend Walt Godwin. I still miss that dude. "Pink Floyds Wish You Were Here" Is dedicated to Walt by me. Every Time I hear that song, think of Walt and the times we had. Here's to you Bro! Another Brother, David Booth! I hope your still hangin with me out there some where Bro. You almost didn't make it like me.Damn the Booze and crazy cars man! They almost got us.
Well, since those days, I joined the Navy in 1986. Best move I ever made. I spent 11 yrears and 2 months in. My last 4 years in the Navy was as a Navy test parachutist. What a JOB. Life in the fast lane and loving it. I left the Navy in 1997 and moved to Asheville, NC. I went to work ...Expand for more
at a company called Safety Equipment International (SEI) as there lead parachute research,development, test and evaluation tech. Spent 5 years working for them untill they closed the doors.
I then took a years vacation and spent time with my son Justin. After my severance pay ran out, I started looking for work. Believe it or not, i was a used car salesman for 2 years. Hated it. I am now back in my field of expertiece. Parachute restraint systems working for the GOV. What a job and a nice life. I'm living in Southern California now for the pst 5 years in the middle of the friggin Mojave Desert. Damn it'gets hot out here. I will take it over the herat with humidity back home any day! Any way, here I am and that's how it was. I hope all you guys who knew or know me are having a great life. I miss a lot of you guy's and wish that some day we will meet again. To my Brother Mark Babb,,,Dude, I Love Ya Man! I will see you and the faminly soon Bro!
Take care all, and Peace Out!
Howie
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