Fred Roberts:  

After graduation, I followed the path most of us took and enrolled in college. After two semesters at Miami-Dade Community College I realized that I was tried of school and enlisted in the Air Force, partially because I had a low draft number. I also hoped to see the world and experience a different side of life. I didn't get to see exotic countries but I did learn that this Florida guy does not do well in extremely cold climates. My second assignment took me to Limestone Maine where the winters are very cold and let me assure you that being out in sub-zero temperatures is not fun. However, I only had to endure that for a year and my last assignment while on active duty was in Washington D.C. as a member of the USAF Presidential Honor Guard. While I was stationed in D.C., I had the distinct honor of participating in numerous activities at the White House, the Capital to include the inauguration of President Carter and Arlington National Cemetery. It is also where I met my wife and we begin our journey together. After my release from active duty, I was able to pursue my life long dream which was to become a police officer. Once I graduated from the academy, I patrolled the streets of Dade County as a member of the Florida Highway Patrol and although I enjoyed the challenge of traffic enfor...Expand for more