25 year member Steamfitters Local#602 Washington, D.C. . Hurt on job Dec. 1999. injured right shoulder and lower back. since injury ,worked as a mechanical estimater until my back totally gave out May 1, 2003. that was my last day at work. since injury have had five (5) shoulder sugeries , two (2) major back sugeries and numerous failed, spine stimulaters and pain medication injection pumps. I am currently waiting to be scheduled for my third (3rd) major back sugery. I thank God for my family, good friends and union. They all have played a very important part in keeping my spirits up and doing what ever it takes to help me to still get out to hunt and fish and enjoy life.