Many people can learn lessons from the past of others who have experienced more in life. Most people agree the elderly people are some of the best people to ask for advice. This is because they have lived longer and been through more than a teenager or young adult. One of those more experienced people is Tommy Coates.
Tommy was born in 1948 to a former Navy Sailor and a nurse. He followed in the footsteps of his father by joining the Air Force at the age of 19. He flew combat missions in the Vietnam War. This military service caused friction between him and his wife in 1968. This was a time when many people had very different opinions on the war. Tommy felt like it was his duty to help serve his country, while his wife sought to keep Tommy
Tommy was born in 1948 to a former Navy Sailor and a nurse. He followed in the footsteps of his father by joining the Air Force at the age of 19. He flew combat missions in the Vietnam War. This military service caused friction between him and his wife in 1968. This was a time when many people had very different opinions on the war. Tommy felt like it was his duty to help serve his country, while his wife sought to keep Tommy