31 years ago..

Being a father is something I desire.. Being an absent father it is not.. My father was in his early twenties when he conceived me..

I don't know much about the man except the fact that once adversity showed its face instead of pushing through he left..

I was in my twenties when life changing adversity showed its face, and even though I really don't know what the future holds for me, I know I can't just quit.

It has been almost 31 years of my existence.. To this day, and after multiple combat tours in the Marines I can honestly say that I am not scared of dying.. I am scared of not being remembered by anyone.