Adrian spent his early life working on the farm with his mother and father and continued to take care of the property until he became ill.

At a very young age he joined the U.S. Marines, something he worked so diligently at and was so proud of.

Later, after his life working in the U.S. as a skilled carpenter he returned home to take care of his mom and dad and, at that time, spent several years fishing.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed with the Federal Dept. of Fisheries as an Inspection Officer, a job he so enjoyed.