Born in Butler, Pa. -- at Butler Memorial Hospital -- to Henry J. Jr. and Catherine L. (Heasley) LeGrand at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, Pa. I was named Henry J. LeGrand lll -- but Hank is what I am mostly known by. I grew up out in the country, along with six sisters and two brothers. Stories were a big part of my life growing-up and, with that many siblings; there was never a shortage of imaginative-storytelling, book readings, or just simply being an avid listener. I attended St. Mary's grade school in Herman, Pa. then went on to the local high school. I enlisted in the military in 1969, and was Honorably discharged in 1971 from the United States Army's infantry division. I'm a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded two Bronze Stars for combat, one of which has a 'V' for valor. I've always had room in my head for daydreaming -- actually a lot of room.