Bruce Ricketts is a 100% disabled veteran battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), having been diagnosed on Jan 16, 2018. He has the loving support of his wife Jamie and son Scott. Bruce is blessed too with the support of family and friends.

Bruce is a Naval Academy graduate, served on three ships on active duty and completed his Navy career in the Reserves where he retired as a Commander in 2004. Longmont, Colorado is home where he enjoyed hiking, skiing, biking and golf before his fight against ALS. Bruce is very upbeat and has strong faith.