"Lamar Jolly's book, "From Humble Beginnings," is a simple story about leadership, change, power, politics.and what I enjoyed most of all is the story about how much impact the United States Coast Guard has on the lives of so many." -Rear Admiral J. Scott Burhoe, U. S. Coast Guard
"A simple story about the life of a young Coast Guardsman who went on to a successful career in an ever changing and competitive world as a real estate developer." -Rear Admiral Raymond H. Wood, U. S. Coast Guard (1927-2006) 1999
"My longtime friend, Lamar Jolly, has written an inspiring book about his life...
"Lamar Jolly's book, "From Humble Beginnings," is a simple story about leadership, change, power, politics.and what I enjoyed most of all is the story...
"Butch" Thayer was born in Butte, Montana. After graduating from high school, he applied to and was accepted to attend the U S Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, from which he was graduated in 1933 and commissioned as Ensign. 26 years and 10 assignments later, Captain Thayer moved the OCS and MMS Schools from the Academy to a former Navy school property in Yorktown, VA and commissioned the facility as the Coast Guard Reserve Training Center. His vision was that, over time, the property would be renewed and transformed into a modern, major facility for the training of Coast Guard...
"Butch" Thayer was born in Butte, Montana. After graduating from high school, he applied to and was accepted to attend the U S Coast Guard Academy in ...
