I mentioned it before that I went to St. Rita for two years. They threw my rear end out after too missing many days as I found a young lass who was interested in me. Great school, great baseball and football teams in the 60's. Pulled my achilles tendon trying out for the football team and that was that. I had Father Crawford punch me in ribs once or twice and he threw me into a locker once. Deserved every bit of it. Also had Coach Buckley paddle my ass with that what I would call a Louisville slugger with the holes in it. When your an young immature idiot you get what you deserve.
After Rita, I went to Kelly High which eventually led me to enlist in the Army. Forged my Birth certificate to get in (My father signed off on it). I served honorably (Ft. Hood, Texas and Toul, France) till getting out in 1965 at 19 years of age. Best thing I ever did was going into the Army as I started to realize the world didn't revolve around me, met some great role models and the experience really allowed me to see things in a totally different light.
Got on CPD at 20 years of age in 1966(old enough to carry a weapon but not old enough to drink) and never looked back. Was in LE for 42 years and was blessed to have a great mentor, a black Lt. (later a deputy Chief) who was like a father to me and helped me in my career, and also to be a better human being. During my time on CPD, I got my GED, college diploma from Lewis university, and Masters degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. That's my story and I sticking to it.
BTW, Rock, I always root for St. Rita first, and other CCL teams second, but when any of them play Montini I root for Montini, My grandson (now at the US Naval Academy) played football and baseball for them. I was very impressed, with the wonderful teachers and coaches at Montini, who really care about their students.
Hopefully this hasn't been too long winded and thanks again to all the posters for your kind words.
