Howdy. It is hard to believe it has been 25 (0r 26) years.

One of the most significant events for me is that I retired from serving 20+ years in the U.S. Army. The overseas deployments to Iraq and other resort destinations were worthwhile, but I'm glad that chapter is behind me.

The picture has my wife, Lori, and daughter, Ashley, and me at my retirement ceremony last year.

I now work in the Real Estate Group of a bank in Dallas and am thankful every day that I sit in a nice, air conditioned office.

As individuals, we are very blessed to have the good fortune to be in the U.S.A. Wish all of you my best and hope you have a happy, healthy next 25 years.

Unfortunately, I can't make it this year. Take care. Wes