Hurricane Katrina and I (ePub)

   Hello, my name is Antonio Arnold;  I am a father of three and a grandfather of three as well.  I am a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

   I grew up in a black neighborhood on Halifax St. in the City of Petersburg, VA.  I have 2 sisters and one brother.  Since the death of my mother, my father raised the four of us by himself.  My mother died when I was four years age.  We grew up in an old house on 819 Halifax st. Petersburg.  Our father was strict and he taught us to be strong and the importance of an education.  He taught us to be independent and to be wised.  Each of us graduated from high school and was able to at least attend college. 

   My wife and I both attended and graduated from Virginia State University. I'm also a graduate from the Frederick L. Ray Biblical College where I earned both my Masters and Doctorial of Divinity.

   I took that same push to help me in the Air National Guard.  I had completed a number of Air Force Courses from Utilities school to Advance Water Treatment School.    

   I had served in the Air Guard for three years.  While serving in the guard I was activated twice one for Hurricane Frances and Ivan in Florida 2004 and secondly for Hurricane Katrina in 2005. I had also served 9 years in the Army Reserve.

   So much has taken place around the world my prayer is for all the people who lost everything.  I know God is with them.

I'm currently serving in the Army Reserve as an Civil Affairs NCO takeing my skills and experience to help others.

 I’m looking forward towards a rewarding yet challenging opportunity.

Enough talk about my past.  I would like to share with you all my experience in