David was nominated by Kimberly Bechtol:
30 years of service! David graduated high school in May, we were Married in June and he left for boot camp in July. This is the only life we have known.
David worked hard and promoted rapidly through the enlisted ranks all the way to Senior Chief then was picked up as an Officer. David deployed 12 times for 6-9 months at a time in his career and numerous work ups and dets. Lots of missed holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. When Home he fully engaged as a father … coaching the girls volleyball teams, helping with plays, homework, class parties etc and always having time to play whatever they could dream up. He worked with youth at church for the last 15 years teaching Sunday school and bible study as well as mentoring. He served as a deacon at church as well. As a family we volunteer in the community at shelters, school, church etc. David retired after 30 years of service as an Aviation Ordnanceman. (IYAOYAS). He retired on Oct 1 as a CWO4. What a ride! Congratulations and thank you for your service!