he enlisted in the air force after high school, and eventually made it to the rank of sergeant, had a top security clearance and was stationed in london and germany. he once escorted henry kissinger around europe. espre had his first near-death experience while in the air force, when an explosion left him in the hospital with amnesia. he spent nine years in the military, then came home to work as an electrician and welder. he was a long time resident of kinder, louisiana. he was also known to write poetry, and preach about respecting nature.