Thomas L. Hay was raised in the Golden Valley of Clinton, Missouri during the 1950's. He is a Vietnam Veteran, having served onboard the aircraft carrier USS Hancock as a Radioman. He tired from TWA/American airlines after 39 years of service. He lived in Lake Waukomis, Mo. for 28 years with his lovely wife, along with some hyperactive squirrels, to many irritating geese, and a few cranky old catfish.  He currently resides in Lexington, Mo.