John M FarrenJohn Farren is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, who served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. After his military service, John attended evening university classes while working in the telecommunications industry. In 1990, he moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, working in his company's college and university division. There he served as a Regional Sales Manager, until his retirement. He then became more active in the Knights of Columbus rising to the leadership position of Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator within in his Council and Assembly. It was during this time John met Ron, and the two became good friends. When John and his family moved to Florida, the two authors and their families often vacationed together. It was during one of these vacations when their collaboration on Forty-One's Journey began. John's family and Ron's widow remain close friends to this day. Read More Read Less