Page 5 - DDS April Newsletter

Hobbies he enjoys away from the office
Classic cars! I got into it by accident as my grandfather bought a brand new 1964 Ford F100
truck and it got handed down to me in really bad shape; I had it fully restored

What makes him tick
I enjoy being in a position to be able to help and be of service to other people. I enjoy trying to
make a difference, whether in my personal life in my community or in my work. I am involved in
Project D.A.N. - it is intended to put Naloxone (Narcan) in the hands of first responders and law
enforcement officers all across Georgia to offset narcotic overdoses

His favorite snack item
Doritos or Rocky Road ice cream

His favorite sports team
Georgia Bulldogs

Most interesting place he has visited
I’ve made several trips to Nappa Valley to tour the wineries.

Famous person he has met
While I was at GOHS, I met the cast of the movie “Wild Hogs” including John Travolta, Tim
Allen, Martin Lawrence, and William Macy. I got to spend a little extra time with John Travolta
and he was extremely nice and very respectful of law enforcement.

Must-see TV show
“24” the original TV series

Where he makes reservations for dinner
Luna’s - an upscale restaurant in Gainesville, a friend of mine owns it, and I’m a special
occasion regular there; We also like to attend plays and events at the Fox Theatre and dining at
a variety of restaurants; I have enjoyed seeing “Phantom of the Opera,” “Elvis Live,” “Live at
the Sands” and others

The best piece of advice he was ever given
“Be yourself” and “do what you say you will do”

Ricky’s restored 1964 Ford F100 truck
featured in the 2013 Hallmark TV Movie,
“The Watsons go to Birmingham!”