Thompson, Ivan C.

Thompson became a ward of the court in 1959. He survived 11 years as a ward and found his freedom by entering the military in 1970. He eventually earned his GED while in the Army, and upon departure from the military married and became the parent of three children. He is employed as a correctional officer with that D.C. Dept. of Corrections. A self taught musician-he has played professionally for most of his adult life.