My High School Sweetheart: A High School Romance Transformed Into Adult Love

Danny and Jeanie belong to a church group, administered by the local churches in Hamilton Park, Illinois. It was a prevalent factor in both their lives. Just prior to entering high school Danny obtained an Amateur Radio license. In high school he joined the school’s Amateur Radio Club that had members holding a Federal Amateur Radio License. Danny and Jeanie developed a close amity with the members of the Radio Club. They participated in many club functions and activities together. Overseas, America was militarily involved with the Vietnam War in Asia. With the complexities of the War, there was a national need for Morse code operators. After graduation, the members of Layden’s Amateur Radio Club stepped up to support the war efforts with their communication skills in the United States Air Force. Danny and his friends knew that they had a responsibility to serve their country. This is a story of family relationships, dedication and patriotism.