Tribulation and Last Days

Richard L. Jones grew up in Belleville, Kansas during the Great Depression. He contracted odd jobs in his preteens and worked with his Dad who was a building contractor and Minister of his own church in Belleville. Richard gave his heart to Jesus when he was a youngster and believes in Him as his savior.

Richard loved flying and while in High School spent every penny on flying lessons and received his private license during that time.

When he graduated he joined the Navy and was assigned to the Amphibious forces. His ship was sent to Hong Kong to support the U.S. consulate during the Communist take-over of mainland China in 1949.

During his tenure in Hong Kong, the Korean War started and his ship was ordered to Japan to prepare for the Inchon Landing of September 15, 1950. They landed the Marines 1st Division on Wolmi-Do in the morning and in the afternoon were control vessel for the Inchon Landing. Later they were assigned to the East coast of Korea and made many raids destroying bridges and tunnels supporting British Commandos and Underwater Demolition teams.

He returned to San Diego Naval Hospital due to injuries received during this time. After eight months he was medically discharged from the Navy.

In 1952 he joined the Northrop Aircraft Division in Hawthorne, California. He worked for them as an executive in the Manufacturing Engineering Operation supporting Design Engineering in developing new technology for future aircraft.

Upon retiring Richard moved to Colorado and established a Manufacturing Engineering Consulting company, worked for the U.S. Census Bureau and many other tasks to keep him busy. He loved to write so now he is trying to use some of his memories since he can no longer do physical labor. His first novel, "China Sunset," was also recently published by Trafford Publishing.