Brian Perwerton: A Brave Man

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A Brave Man
Tall, slim, fully grown beard, with kind eyes is a man by the name of Brian Perwerton. He was born the middle child on the 9th of February 1983 in Houston, Tx. His parents divorced when he was a year old; he lived with his mother growing up. At a young age Brian knew he wanted to join the military, had his goal insight, and along the way enjoyed all his hobbies.
His determination to join the military began early in his high school years, he said “ I knew early on I wanted to join the military, army actually, it has been something I always wanted.” Throughout his teenage years Brian worked for his father in construction. After graduating from Alvin high school in 2001 he set off, and joined the army. After serving four years he came

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