Just moved to Lake Tahoe Nevada this year and I’ve been putting my season pass to good work. I’ve been hitting the upper mountain at Squaw Valley hard on my new boards (186 Armada TST’s). Also looking forward to sharing my place at Lake Tahoe with my friends this winter. -Brandon +
On Wednesday Oct 24th, 2012 Myself, Elf, and an Anonymous friend took Glen for one last flight. I had secured a Piper Archer (PA28-180) from Palomar airport in Carlsbad, CA through my club connections, and was ready to depart on a beautiful San Diego day. Our Mission: Fly “BUB” over the SEAL compound on Coronado and […]
Last night started with a killer block party in N. County San Diego, we shut the whole street down as friends, family and neighbors celebrated Glen’s life. Hundreds gathered in honor of Glen, the Winchester, Salt Lake, N. County, and Mil/SEAL crew all under one roof to celebrate. It was a great party with kids […]
The last part of September I had a chance to visit with Dr. Kirk Labor and his team at Eye Consultants of Dallas, Texas. Dr. Labor had read my book, The Red Circle, and shared my philosophy of striving towards excellence in life, and in any organization. He invited me to speak with his staff […]
Featured image: Courtesy of Brandon Webb Left, thousands lined the streets of Boston as Glen Doherty’s coffin passed on its way to burial. Right, Mr. Doherty’s folded flag. Glen, I still can’t believe you punched out early on me, but glad to hear from the guys that you fought like a hero–no surprise there. You […]
Glen Anthony Doherty July 10, 1970 – September 11, 2012 Glen Anthony Doherty was the second of three children born to Bernard “Ben” Doherty, now of Charlestown, Mass, and Barbara Doherty, now of Woburn, Massachusetts. His older brother is Greg Doherty of Kensington, California, his younger sister Kate Quigley of Marblehead, Mass. The siblings were […]
As November creeps closer the media frenzy surrounding the November Presidential elections will get ugly. So, like some in the military say when at the local bar I’m “going ugly early”. The Navy SEALs have gained a global popularity that has never been seen before and Admiral (SEAL) McRaven, the Commander of US Special Operations […]
This picture was taken after I departed from runway 22 Catalina Airport (KAVX) on the right downwind. I dropped down to 1500′ to skirt the coast until Avalon and then shot over to Carlsbad Airport (KCRQ). Great day for flying.
MAXIM just re-ran my Red Circle excerpt with their “Best of MAXIM” and the Military edition this month. To read the full excerpt click here. Thanks for all the support, it’s the reason The Red Circle hit the NY Times Best Sellers List. -BW