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16 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 2023 Where's Alton? He's here, he's there, he's everywhere! Alton is the type of person who loves to be out and about. He enjoys meeting people and getting involved in events, parties, and get togethers. He enjoys being involved because it is fun and he gets to meet all types of people. Alton's volunteer credentials are many and varied, including, but not limited to, selling raffle tickets at Taste D'Vine meetings, working with the Canine Corral group, or helping the Social Committee sell event tickets. He also works with the Amphitheater crew helping the musicians transfer their equipment from their vehicles to the stage area, setting up, breaking down and loading all the equipment back in the musicians' vehicles after the concert. Plus, he is not only involved in the golf cart parades, he and a few friends initiated the very first parade nine years ago. It consisted of just nine golf carts. Alton's life is punctuated by achievements and milestones. Throughout his life, he has demonstrated an unwavering determination and commitment to making a difference. He followed a circuitous career path searching for the thing that would make him happy. He said his best job was being a Ranger in the U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion. His most significant decision was to marry Christina, his wife of 27 years. Their combined family includes three sons and a daughter, plus grandchildren. Alton and his wife moved to Four Seasons nine years ago. He did not want to move into the community, but she convinced him that it would be a good move. Clearly Christina was right. Alton not only became involved in volunteering in the community, he assists residents with handyman and yard services to keep himself busy. And, he recently discovered his creative side and life's passion when he started making steam punk sculptures. Clearly Alton enjoys his life in Four Seasons. He said he has been blessed with a good life. ~ Irene Welker RESIDENT BUSY BEES FEATURE The Extraordinary Life of Alton Gray