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The Wayward Wind: A Story of One Man's Service to God and Country
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by Gary Dean Bell, Christian Editing Design (Editor)
Gary Dean Bell
The Wayward Wind: A Story of One Man's Service to God and Country
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by Gary Dean Bell, Christian Editing Design (Editor)
Gary Dean Bell
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Overview
Like the young drifter in the popular song from the 1950's entitled, "The Wayward Wind," Gary D. Bell has been everywhere. The Wayward Wind is an account of his life's work and travels. Born in Blackwell, Oklahoma, young Gary began his travels by heading to Topeka, Kansas where he spent his youth working in a nursery, going to church, and working in Boy Scouting. Before attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the family relocated to Gulfport, Mississippi. There Gary worked various jobs, graduated from high school, and attended two years of junior college.
The real adventure began when Gary joined the Mississippi National Guard in Gulfport. In 1958, Bell entered active duty. He spent four years in the Panama Canal Zone with the U.S. Army. There, he met and married his wife, Gladys. The couple was stationed in Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, where Gary had tours as a chief warrant officer in Military Intelligence.
After retiring from the Army in 1978, Gary felt the call of God for Puerto Rico as a missionary. He spent the next 30 years as a church planter and educator. During this time, he built two baptist churches: one in Jayuya and another in Adjuntas. In cooperation with other missionaries, he also helped build Puerto Rico Baptist College.
In 2002, Gladys developed Alzheimer's Disease, which ended their ministry in Puerto Rico. The Bells soon settled in Georgia to be with family, yet in 2012, Gladys went to be with the Lord. Thereafter, Gary travelled and preached in various countries to alleviate his grief. The Lord comforted Gary, however, and introduced him to his present wife, Brenda, a year later. The happy couple currently resides in Trenton, Georgia where Gary and other veterans formed the Honor Guard of American Legion Post 106. The Honor Guard has conducted final military honors for over 300 military veterans in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama.
The real adventure began when Gary joined the Mississippi National Guard in Gulfport. In 1958, Bell entered active duty. He spent four years in the Panama Canal Zone with the U.S. Army. There, he met and married his wife, Gladys. The couple was stationed in Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, where Gary had tours as a chief warrant officer in Military Intelligence.
After retiring from the Army in 1978, Gary felt the call of God for Puerto Rico as a missionary. He spent the next 30 years as a church planter and educator. During this time, he built two baptist churches: one in Jayuya and another in Adjuntas. In cooperation with other missionaries, he also helped build Puerto Rico Baptist College.
In 2002, Gladys developed Alzheimer's Disease, which ended their ministry in Puerto Rico. The Bells soon settled in Georgia to be with family, yet in 2012, Gladys went to be with the Lord. Thereafter, Gary travelled and preached in various countries to alleviate his grief. The Lord comforted Gary, however, and introduced him to his present wife, Brenda, a year later. The happy couple currently resides in Trenton, Georgia where Gary and other veterans formed the Honor Guard of American Legion Post 106. The Honor Guard has conducted final military honors for over 300 military veterans in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798765587348 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 04/23/2022 |
| Pages: | 286 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.64(d) |
About the Author
Gary D. Bell Biography – Soldier, Missionary, and now, Writer!
The Wayward Wind was inspired by a popular song from the 50’s. Sung by Gogi Grant, it was the story of a young drifter who tried his best to settle down, but was drawn by “the sound of the outward bound”. I am like that young drifter wandering from Oklahoma to Kansas to Mississippi and then traveling extensively over the next 20 years in military service.
I spent 4 years in the Panama Canal Zone with the US Army Security Agency, Caribbean. Met and married my wife there. We began serving the Lord at the Chagres River Baptist Church in Gamboa. Then came time in Virginia, the NCO Academy and Officer’s Candidate School – Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Fort Campbell, Kentucky – 101st Airborne Division, the US Army Security Agency, Japan, and Personnel Sargent – 5th Radio Reconnaissance Unit in Thailand.
I had tours in Vietnam as a newly commissioned warrant officer in Military Intelligence and back at Arlington Hall Station as an Adjudicator for the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2.
Retiring from the Army in 1978, I felt the call of God for Puerto Rico as a missionary. (due to a traumatic experience during my first tour in Vietnam) I spent the next 30 years as a church planter and educator. I was also qualified in the field of education. Two baptist churches (built from scratch) were born. One in Jayuya, another in Adjuntas. In cooperation with other missionaries, Puerto Rico Baptist College was built. I served as Executive Vice President and Administrator.
In 2002 my wife, Gladys developed Alzheimer’s Disease, which ended our ministry on the Island. We settled in Georgia, where our second son and his family were living. Gladys went to be with the Lord in 2012. I preached in various countries to alleviate my grief. (Colombia, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii) The Lord comforted me, introducing me to my present wife, Brenda, a year later. She brought joy back into my life.
Veterans and their families need special recognition for their sacrifices to this country. So we formed the Honor Guard of American Legion Post 106 in Trenton, Georgia. We have conducted final military honors for over 300 military veterans in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama.
The Wayward Wind was inspired by a popular song from the 50’s. Sung by Gogi Grant, it was the story of a young drifter who tried his best to settle down, but was drawn by “the sound of the outward bound”. I am like that young drifter wandering from Oklahoma to Kansas to Mississippi and then traveling extensively over the next 20 years in military service.
I spent 4 years in the Panama Canal Zone with the US Army Security Agency, Caribbean. Met and married my wife there. We began serving the Lord at the Chagres River Baptist Church in Gamboa. Then came time in Virginia, the NCO Academy and Officer’s Candidate School – Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Fort Campbell, Kentucky – 101st Airborne Division, the US Army Security Agency, Japan, and Personnel Sargent – 5th Radio Reconnaissance Unit in Thailand.
I had tours in Vietnam as a newly commissioned warrant officer in Military Intelligence and back at Arlington Hall Station as an Adjudicator for the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2.
Retiring from the Army in 1978, I felt the call of God for Puerto Rico as a missionary. (due to a traumatic experience during my first tour in Vietnam) I spent the next 30 years as a church planter and educator. I was also qualified in the field of education. Two baptist churches (built from scratch) were born. One in Jayuya, another in Adjuntas. In cooperation with other missionaries, Puerto Rico Baptist College was built. I served as Executive Vice President and Administrator.
In 2002 my wife, Gladys developed Alzheimer’s Disease, which ended our ministry on the Island. We settled in Georgia, where our second son and his family were living. Gladys went to be with the Lord in 2012. I preached in various countries to alleviate my grief. (Colombia, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii) The Lord comforted me, introducing me to my present wife, Brenda, a year later. She brought joy back into my life.
Veterans and their families need special recognition for their sacrifices to this country. So we formed the Honor Guard of American Legion Post 106 in Trenton, Georgia. We have conducted final military honors for over 300 military veterans in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama.
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