Dear Sir:
I was born October 1965, as an only son to struggling parents during bleak times, in post war era of a divided nation in Korea. I remember as a young boy, fate provided me sanctuary in a Buddhist Temple nestled in pristine mountains, which seems so long ago. My father and I immigrated to America on August 1973, with a single bag in-hand, hearts filled with promises, and deep rooted dreams. I later understood as an adult, why we were bound for America. It was to escape economic strife and political turmoil, although I was too young to grasp such ideologies as martial law at that time.
It was a period of great hardship for my father, once a law school graduate and a young military officer, due to his language barrier and little money. Since then, I have grown closer to understanding and loving my once stern, but now frail father for the sacrifices he’s made for me. My father has raised me to see and embrace social responsibilities through his actions. Therefore, it was no surprise I’ve chosen a civil service career. I received my formal training, from the Chicago Police Academy on December 1990, and U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Training Institute on February 2001. I’ve served and resigned my position on January 2006, as Chair of Safety, with Department of Aviation’s, Safety & Security, at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. It’s been my privilege to serve the citizens of the City of Chicago, and its international travelers at the world’s finest airport, amidst Y2K, September 11th, and Katrina crises.
Soon after the September 11th devastating attack on America, I developed a martial arts safety training program entitled KALIBER. It’s an acronym for “Keep Attack Lawfully Immobilized, Boundary Enforcement Regimen”, created for law enforcement officers and military personnel. Its dynamic principles we’re designed to address, close-quarters weapons & empty-hand combat survival training, with proper “Use of Force”. On November 2003, I was invited to speak and demonstrate, at the National Safety Council. On November 2004, I was invited to the U.S. Air Base in Misawa Japan, to train the 35th Security Forces (Emergency Services Team), Naval Security, and Military Intelligence.
I will be going to Guam, to train our military troops again. I will be paying for the expenses. I’m going as a tribute to the many unsung heroes who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. I’m going as a patriotic duty to serve my country, that protects my wife and two beautiful children born into these troublesome times. I’m going in the memory of my late father-in-law Lt. Col. Hyun, P-51 Mustang Pilot. I believe the Navy Seals can benefit from this training. If interested, I'd gladly provide gratuitous service. View on Stars & Stripes link at,
www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=24943&archive=trueThank you and good day, sir!
Respectfully,
James Pae, Safety Specialist
paej@juno.com
. But interesting shots and much love to all the Navy SEALs
