Why on earth would a highly-trained, decorated, well-educated Airborne Ranger & Green Beret choose to become a hated but necessary evil called “Blue” (AKA a Baseball Umpire)? Rocky Kruger lived a life most people dare to dream of. If he wanted something, he went after it. From becoming an Army Ranger to walking on a college football team to umpiring high school and college baseball to serving in Special Forces in his thirties. Rocky did everything with the utmost dedication and desire. He lived hard, loved hard, and strived to be the best in whatever he was doing. This book is a fictional representation of the adventurous life Rocky led from his twenties to his forties showcasing his ambitions and his commitment to his country. He’s an unsung American Hero, a true patriot who believed in defending his oath to the constitution and our democracy above all else.