I spent thirty years serving in the U.S. Navy Special Boat Teams, but my hardest mission began on April 1, 2025, when my youngest son, an Army soldier, passed away unexpectedly. In the wake of devastating grief, I turned to writing to survive. My debut song, "Cardboard Box," handles the painful reality of a soldier's belongings coming home. Today, I write about military life, love, and the universal struggles we all face. My mission now is simple: to use my music to help others heal.