joenavy48

spent 11 years in the U,S, Navy, back in 2009 was injured, passed away, revived, blew a clot in my lungs, passed away again then spent two weeks in a coma. Had to learn everything we take for granted like walking and talking, all over again like a new born. Didn't remember anyone ie: my wife and kids..... In December 2010 the Navy medically retired me with 100% disability. Regaining my memory for somethings but losing it more and more in others. Tried to become a Mason since 2000, but moved around so much that I never had the time. Finally in 2011 I realized that one of my very close friends was a top person at Grand Lodge of the State of New York and he helped me along. Ended up being hospitalized again during the 3rd Degree ceremony, that I spent ten years trying to reach, so in January 2012, our Worshipful Master had surprised me when we all showed up for what I expected to be a meeting, turns out it was a 3rd Degree, in which I was the only person being raised. It is something I will never forget.