Stanley Victor Paskavich Biography

Biography

Type: Poet

Born: 0

Died: December 19, 1958

On March 16, 1979 he joined the United States Air Force and served thirteen and one half years, achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant. He maintained a nine performance level, which is the highest mark, for his entire career. After volunteering to work at the Port Mortuary in Dover, Delaware during Desert Storm and Desert Shield as NCOIC (Non Commissioned Officer In Charge) of the body handlers, he returned back to his home base of K. I. Sawyer AFB in Gwinn, Michigan.

His life and career went severely downhill. He began suffering from PTSD and bipolar disorder, along with suicidal ideation.

The base was in transition of closing so he took an SSB buyout in September, 1991 and ended his career in the Air force.

His condition ultimately caused a divorce.

After many years of therapy and medical treatment he now maintains a somewhat balanced and healthy life. He says that his poetry is where he hides his demons. He has been writing poetry since he was seventeen years old. Stan says, “As far as my life and the lives of other veterans, don’t be afraid to go to the V. A. and get the help you need. They have done wonders with my life and, without their help, I probably wouldn’t be here today.”

Stanley Victor Paskavich Quotes

Don't live by my words, don't die by them, chew them slowly digest them, and smile if they give nourishment to your soul.

Poetry is more than a form of art. It's a vibration and a pulsing heart. Whether it's sour or whether it's sweet. It can give you strength no one can defeat

Basically all the religions,sciences and powers of the world boil down to a simple truth. The Best Story Teller will win in the end!

The wheel of life has many spokes yet so few people ever leave the hub.

I can blend words easily with my pen, and show concepts from deep within. Yet not everyone gets the message I send. So why do I even let these words begin? Maybe they will soak in one day at the right time. When the readers on a new path to find. So for now I'll continue to drop ink and not worry about what other people think.

Believe what you believe and it will be,
believe what others believe and they will consume you!

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