Steve volunteered to join the Army in 1967 and was sent to Vietnam for his first tour in 1968.

During his service, Steve completed 3 tours and sustained multiple injuries having been shot a total of 11 times. 

The last injury Steve sustained was the loss of his left arm

Steve received 3 Purple Hearts during his military time

Steve is now an Ordained Minister and rides his customized trike across the country each year caring for veterans during Run For The Wall.

Steve currently lives in Amarillo, TX and works with the M-25 Ministries speaking at engagements around the US and Canada.

Steve's trike was a special project for CHBB. He in turn donated his old trike to CHBB which was fully rebuilt, customized and awarded to Chris Claude.