LEARN, LOVE & LIVE JESUS
Raised by a preacher father, he set this veteran’s life path to be drawn to helping others, and learn many new skills that were acquired during a variety of interesting career paths. Steel company estimator, college admissions counselor, chamber of commerce director, Army soldier, state prison parole officer: these are some of the careers that make up William Haworth’s life.
From a fireman in the Coast Guard to a firefighter lieutenant EMT at a naval base, he’s played a role in supporting and saving lives throughout a 31-year career. Raised in the San Marco area of Jacksonville, FL, David Warren Durban was the captain of his high school’s swimming team, and the oldest of three sons.
“Right place, right time, right uniform.” These words give a glimpse at the interesting life of a man who, although never having left the states serving in the Army, knows that this early time set the trajectory of good choices and positive benefits for his life’s journey.
Entrenched in the life of the coal region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, known for having the largest deposits of anthracite or pure black coal in the world, this Navy veteran would lead an exemplary life focused on upholding the 12 personal standards set by the Boy Scouts of America.
A naval aviator for 21 years where he can proudly say his take-offs equaled his landings, his rich career brought him many unique experiences. From flying search and rescue missions off the USS LaSalle, to moving cargo on the CH-46 Sea Knight, to enforcing the Camp David Accord Peace Treaty as a United Nations Peace Keeper, Veteran Douglas MacDonald has contributed to what most folks can only imagine.
