David Ward:  

Life Do i look the same as before??? LOL, Nope! Well it's been a long but fun road. Some good and some bad. I got married and i worked hard and played hard. I attended alot of colleges and universities, worked for a few engineering firms then transistioned to the Local government arena. During this time, I played in bands as a drummer for over 6 years. In 1990, we recorded our first deal, and i traveled with the band to Raleigh to record another master with Mich Easter, (who helped get REM started) While at his studio, i met Bruce Springstein and Steve Van Zant (E-Street Band, Little Steve back then, he also played in the Sopranos) In 93, at the age of 26, I built a huge house in Deep Creek on a 3rd acre. I had planned on filling it with lots of toys and kids. I got the toys but no kids, LOL. During this same time, i became a member of the Masonic organization and soon was Knighted by Knights Templar of VA in 95. In June of 95, i decided to buy a jetski, and little did i know, that a huge enclosed trailer, a 28' Boat, a 26' motorhome, one more jetski, two new trucks, sponsors etc. would follow. I began racing Nationally for about 6 years. Man i was busy, but it was fun. Still, I worked a full time job, flew to most of the races, played the drums, worked in the yard, you name it i was doing it. In 99, i got divorced and everything came to a screeching hault. That sucked. I kept the house, but all the toys had to go, i was a sad puppy. One income could not support my natural adrenaline habit, LOL. I attemped another career change with VA State Police, and it was looking good until i dislocated my shoulder in the academy. I got rid of the house and moved to Newport News, and began working for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) as a GIS Specialist. I met alot of good people. The job required me to move up to Northern VA in 2000 so i did. In 2000 after Bush came into office, all the good people started leaving FEMA so i left too. Hence, the ...Expand for more