I served in the Army 1982- 1985 in field artillery in W. Germany. After I got out I became a police officer for 7 yrs and then a semi truck driver for 28 yrs. In the spring of 2021 I noticed I had hammer toes and was unable to jog anymore because of weakness in my left foot. I went to VA in Madison Wis for treatment. Finally in July 24 after back surgery in Feb 24, I was diagnose with ALS. GOD blessed me to move back to my hometown of Godfrey IL to be around family, friends, ALS clinic at VA John Cochran St. Louis and the VA Association. I get fantastic treatment. Thank you all, I love you.