Back on February 3, 2019, I decided to write this book because I wanted to record descriptions of events and people that I had the pleasure of either witnessing or knowing in my lifetime. In my opinion, these stories are entertaining and inspiring, and during my life I enjoyed sharing them with friends, who upon hearing them often said, "Hank, you should write a book." Well, here it is. I hope that my experiences make a difference in the memories and lives of my family, and I hope that those who read them are able to find some inspiration in these pages.