Ira Bankston Jr.:
CLASS OF 1978
Clintondale High SchoolClass of 1978
Clinton township, MI
Ira's Story
Life
I won't bore you with all the old H.S. stuff from the past. Like some ex-jock who can't/won't get over it. H.S. wasn't the best of times, about averge. Didn't start to really enjoy/embrace who I was until I joined the Air Force in 1981. Lived in the Phillippines for six years and loved it. Helped Marcos get on the plane and welcomed in people power and President Aquino. Made it out before the vulcano. Wonderful people/place. Lived in Utah for a while, even skied, not very well. No I'm not Mormom. Bought a motorcycle and traveled the countryside. Some of the most beautiful mountains . Stayed in Denver for a short bit it was okay. Deployed to Egypt/Somilia/Korea. Spent eight long/cold years in North Dakota. Would not go back!! Been living in Florida for 10 years and loving it. Still communicate with ...Expand for more
a few CHS folks. Seen a lot of places/things and would do it all again. Retired from the USAF in 2004 and worked department of Corrections for about 3 years after retirement. What a Job!! A real eye opener. Now I'm right back doing what I did in the USAF as a civil servant. I LOVE being civil service! Best job I ever had. I been married about 22 years, 2 kids and 3 grandkids. My oldest is active duty Air Force I'm very proud to say. My Hobbies, cars/guns and having a nice yard. I have an old vette I constantly work on and tool around in. My wife has bridal shop that's expanding and keeps her very busy. I still like to have a few cold ones and laugh my ass off. I haven't changed much (heavier) just trying to become as mentally/spirtually/physically fit as posible. I 'd Love to hear from you drop me a line
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