Besides being a kind human being my goal in life is to be a diesel mechanic with a focus in hydraulic technology. My dad, an Army veteran passed away from ALS on April 27, 2012 at the age of 34. I was only 6 years old when he died. I grew up in a single-parent household with my two younger brothers. Growing up without a dad hasn't been easy and it has forced me to grow up faster. But I am strong, resilient, and focused.