Drafted during the Vietnam War era, Dan Graham served from 1969-1970. He went through infantry and basic training but because of his electronics background was sent to Fort McNair in Washington DC. There he migrated to the signal corps (rank of Specialist 4th class) where he managed all the telephone systems and electronics on the base.

Dan found the work interesting, as it was home to the National War College and International Defense College. Many generals from the Pentagon lived on the post transiently, which meant a constant flow of new arrivals and changes to residential phones. Maintaining those phone systems as communication was critical on the base. This responsibility fell upon Dan and his co-worker’s shoulders, along with managing a considerable amount of audio/video equipment that was used in the colleges. The many dignitaries and high-ranking military that came from other countries to visit the base kept Dan extremely busy.

Purchased in 2021 from Kent’s Harbor that is located at Brookville Lake in Brookville, Ind., Dan’s 2021 Godfrey Sweetwater 2286 triple pontoon is rated for up to 12 people with plenty of room for any additional equipment.

“With the grandkids getting older I thought it would be a great way to entertain the whole family, including the younger ones,” said Dan. “It has worked out quite well!”

With a Mercury 150hp outboard, Dan’s boat has more than enough power to pull a tube while taking “anyone who dares on a great ride!”

Dan and his family love to get together with their friends in their campers and camp at Brookville Lake, which is just an hour or so from their home. On these trips they spend the entire day out on the water. They enjoy listening to their favorite tunes anywhere on the lake with the built-in SiriusXM radio.

“Lazy days on the water are hard to beat!” Dan concluded.