January 2006

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John is 74 and was born and raised in Kentucky. He is a veteran of the Korean War where he was wounded twice (both legs). He was awarded numerous medals; among them, a purple heart. John is retired from a furniture factory where he worked as a master upholsterer. He was an avid fisherman and active participant in the VFW until his health problems confined him to home.

John has been a diabetic for over 20 years and is very ill with many diabetes related illnesses including kidney failure, congestive heart failure and blood clots in his lungs and legs. Heis oxygen dependent and had poor circulation in his feet and legs.All of these complications have taken their toll on him, confining him to his wheel chair.

John has a son and a daughter, 3 stepchildren and several grandchildren. He lives a quiet Christian life and is loved and cared for by his devoted wife, Shirley.

John is a big fan of the TV show, COPS. He likes to listen to his police scanner. He is a big CAT LOVER and has 3 of his own: Socks, Missy & Precious who give him lots of cuddles and attention. He enjoys watching the Kentucky Wildcats and the Animal Channel and listening to Gospel Music.