Technology has permitted us to capture history in the words of those who lived it!  I first met COL Ben when I was a cadet at Clemson.  I first heard his “Ring Story” firsthand from his own mouth.  It added significantly more weight to the ring I wear daily on my right hand.  On his 100th birthday, I can think of no more fitting tribute than sharing his story, in his own words.

COL Skardon is a national treasure, and I am humbled to be following in his footsteps as part of the “long orange line” of Clemson officers.