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Michael Ortiz: This is me!

Biography
I was born and raised in Granite City in 1985. I went to Maryville Elementary School, Grigsby Middle School, and Granite City High School where I graduated on the honor roll. My dad died when I was 16 and he was just 36. I served in 2 different branches of the military, the Navy and the Army. I originally started college in 2008 but left in 2009. I have been married twice and have one daughter. I am currently working towards my bachelors in history and looked to graduate in about a year.
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