Robert Mercier:
CLASS OF 1964
McDonogh 35 High SchoolClass of 1964
New orleans, LA
James Derham Junior High SchoolClass of 1960
New orleans, LA
Robert's Story
After High School I went to Southern University for a semester, my mother passed away and I ended up back in New Orleans. After some time I set some goals and went into the Air Force. One of the best moves I ever made in my life! I knew I wanted to continue with school and I did. I wanted to be a success at everything I did in the Air Force, and I was. I went up in rank rapidly, and found it very difficult to leave after four years, which resulted in my retirement after 21 years. I was offered a position in Colorado prior to my retirement and ended up retiring as a Warden in 2004. After this retirement, I found myself bouncing off the walls within a few months and took an insurance course to learn how to make wise investments. I was offered a job after the course so I wen...Expand for more
t in the insurance business. I loved the business! But had no time to live, I did a radio show on Saturday mornings, had accounts all over Florida, and worked no less than 12 hours a day. After heart surgery in 2009, my wife insisted that I retire. I still own another business, but I don't work nearly as hard. I remember days at 35 often, the dreams I had, and what I wanted to do with my life. As I look back, I would do it all the same way. I would not change one thing, there was a reason for it all. I have lived in 11 states, two of them twice, I have visited 54 countries, lived in two. Met some of the most wonderful people on earth, and have friends all over the world. I have a fantastic family, and the greatest wife on earth! Thanks Coach Smith, and Coach Augustine.
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