Hidden Pioneers - Bills History info

Below you will find a short write up about my childhood life growing up. Born in Camp Lejeune North Carolina before moving to Cincinnati Ohio (Forest Park) until joining the US Army (82nd Airborne NC). Then out to the West Coast (So Cal, Buena Park) to live with my good friends (Twins Keith and Kevin Lewis) The rest is history and now I just received the Lifetime Achievement Award for (Transportation & Technology) from the President of the United States (Joe Biden)

My Team of Hidden Pioneers will go on a Nationwide Tour to visit High Schools with (NHRA & Prime Motivation) Please continue to help and support us in order to

change the Culture & Image of Today/Tomorrow here in America!!!

My story of these 6 "Cool" families that helped shape me from a young age till now. I will always be grateful to them for all the kindness and guidance.

Blessings to them all...............

#1 The Brooks Family (All American): I met Cliff, the oldest son in the 5th grade, and we started talking to each other in school and walked home the same way! My house was further away down the hill, as he went off to the right into his two-story house. I had to walk another block to a one-story house 11629 Hinkley Drive Forest Park Ohio as I still remember that address. Cliff was much taller than me and his dad was an ex Pro football player for the Kansas City Chiefs so of course his son followed his footsteps and played while I watched him grow. His parents took me in and allowed me to sleep over and feed me pancakes quite often as I remember. HIs mom was a lifeguard and taught me how to swim in the pool they had in the backyard. It was a nice one and many kids came over for swim parties and holidays. The Brooks house was the place to be for a few years. As we got into middle school 7th and 8th grade, we did not hang out as much but still talked by phone and enjoyed some swim parties with other friends. We went to different schools; I took a bus to a public school and Cliff went to a catholic school called Moller that was known for Good Football and college scholarships Cliff went onto North Carolina College where I would see him again one time on a break from the 82nd Airborne not too far away. I had many good times with the Brooks family and the mom and Dad looked after me and treated me like a son. I teased Clint the brother of Cliffs sometimes until he got to be bigger than me. I'm sure they both still remember that. I want to thank the Brooks family. They were a big part of my learning some things I did not know about. I was so happy when I learned how to swim. Those were the best swim lessons and allowed me to go meet other people at different places. Thank you Brooks family. Cliff, I miss you brother and hope to see you again soon!

#2 The Ziegler Family (Russian) My dad was the one who introduced me to this Russian family as I had no idea of race or different color. I was just happy to play with other boy's vs my 4 older sisters who did not like to play much. They had 4 sons, Tommy the youngest then Jack followed by Paul and then the oldest Hank. All of them were different and they played soccer in the backyard every day. I first watched it a few times before they asked me to play. I said yes and fell in love with the game. It was Love at first play and it continued all the way up into select teams, the US Army, College, Semi Pro, & Soccer Referee the Dad Mr. Ziegler taught me how to play chess and we sat at his table and enjoyed playing. After 1 year I became really good and joined chess tournaments, I even played on the High School chess Team and enjoyed that into the US Army. I owe my entire Soccer skills to this family, mostly to the oldest Hank who took me under his wing and invited me to watch his High School games when I was in the 6th-8th grade year. I really looked up to him and how well he played the game. He told me to watch Pele on TV to learn from him and I did what he said. I became really good and scored many goals throughout my years. Lots of practice to learn that history move called the Bicycle Kick, Pele's signature move. I even scored two goals in High School with that move. Mr. Zeigler taught me a few words in Russian that I still remember. "Dasvidana"

I recommend everyone to spend time with other families from another country to learn his/her culture!

#3 The Lagdameo Family (Filipino)- Fresh off the boat from the Philippines to America (Cincinnati) parents Dottie & Vilma had 6 children. Betsey, Patsey, Tina, Delores, John, Christopher. 4 girls & 2 boys. My dad Robert Montgomery aka Bob introduced me to the family, and I never looked back. It was my second home. I learned so much about the Philippines and fell in love with the country and the entire family. All the girls were so pretty, and my friends were always trying to get me to introduce them. They went to private schools, and we saw each other every weekend nonstop. We played soccer together, dodgeball, hide and go seek to name a few games. The food was always important and of course I was there to dig in. Typical Filipino family has the mother make the food while the father works and sits at the end of the table getting served first. They say grace together and then we can eat. Always a pot of rice ready 24/7 in that Rice Pot cooker (LOL) everyone knows that in fact they bought that over here to America for sure. The adobo chicken was the bomb. Fish, Pandesol Bread and many other dishes were introduced to me at a young age. I loved the food as they always invited me over to enjoy what they made. Now for the rules, yes of course you better follow these guidelines or else Vilma would bite your head off she was the heavy! Dad was cool most of the time but when he needed to handle things, he did just that.

Me and the Kids had a way to keep things from them but sometimes got caught and paid the price. I remember when Pat got her first car, a Red Firebird. It was pretty as she was, and the dad allowed me to drive it and watch over her like a brother. We had so much fun in that car driving all around town as she drove it to work at Kings Island outside of Cincy.

I took Tina under my wing with soccer and showed her a few moves like the Bicycle kick and how to use her outside foot. She did well and was a starter in High school as I watched some of her games. I don't remember if she saw any of mine or not, but we spent a lot of time playing soccer..

The Oldest sister Betsy was a year older and went to college but came back to boss everyone around, she was nice and took good care of us all. I miss her and the entire family. When I visit, they are one of my first stops across the street of my old house on Hinkley Dr in Forest Park. One of my friends Kerry Cash asked me if he could date Patsy, one of the girls and my friend. That was nice of him, and it showed respect, she liked him, and they are now married with lovely girls which I have not seen in person but photos. I'm very happy for them. Dottie and my dad were good buddies and liked to drink beer (Budweiser) and a few years ago on Father's Day I bought over a 6 pack and toasted to Bob with Mr. Lagdameo. Two of my sisters were there and it was a special day with lots of Love in the Air. I can write a book on just this family from the Philippines coming to America meeting the Montgomery family and becoming best friends from parents to children. with no color lines. Another cool note to add is that two of the Kids married into a Black family and I Married into a Filipino country. I have the utmost Love and respect for this family and will do anything that I can for them. We will see each other again soon my PI family.

Love, CSI Bill Montgomery

#4 The Lewis Family (American Mixed) Keith & Kevin were twins, and they were very good looking just ask all the broken heart girls. We became really good friends in the 9th grade and beyond as I moved in with them after the Army in 1986. A two-bedroom apartment in Buena Park CA, 7591 Franklin Ave, down the street from Knotts Berry Farm. Lots of stories about those days so let me go back to the High school situation. They were gifted in sports and school but got sidetracked by girls and Foolish boys more than I did. Kevin took the Dancing/GQ lifestyle and went to night clubs in Dayton and became one of the Skywalkers. Keith played the field, worked and drove fast cars (65 Ford Mustang) he was like Steve Mcqueen for real the guy had it all. We became really good friends every year and by the 12th grade everyone knew we had each other's back and not to try and go against us or fool us. In fact, we played some games with others, mostly girls & teachers. The parents were cool and took me in like a son and they had one sister Darla of course Pretty as all can be and almost untouchable. Yes, I dreamed of her but did not have a chance LOL. Keith and Kevin knew it too and said Billy good luck don't even try. My family knew that if I was not home, I was at the Lewis house or Mike's other best friend who we will get to next. I played Varsity Soccer and Wrestling while both Ketih and Kevin played Football with Mike. I did much better at sports than they did because of the focus and hard work that I put into them. No matter what we hung out almost every day, thick and then, rain or shine and of course it snows hard in Ohio, and we had many No school days to chase the girls. I'm in the process of writing a book and Keith and Kevin are in one of the sections if you want to hear more. I can tell you that one of the girls I hung out with out here in California named Cathy had a sister Amy and I introduced Kevin to her, and they are now Married with two kids.

More on this later but these guys were a lot of fun and we learned so much from each other and helped us grow as Cool men who want to help others.

I need to find my brothers as we lost contact and one of my new year's resolutions is to find them again. Godspeed my Friendly Twins

#5 The Roach Family (Italian) I had such a good time with this family, and they loved little Billy Montgomery. Miss Roach took a liking to me and even asked her son Mike to call me over for dinner. She could cook all kinds of good pasta dishes, deserts, anything Italian for that matter. I guess that's where Mike learned how to cook as well. His father Charlie also cooked and liked me as well. I was lucky and had another great family that looked after me around the corner walking distance. I did not walk too often because Mike had a cool car convertible and would pick me up all the time. He liked the top down and music loud just like the brothers LOL. The funny thing is Mike was Blacker than I was, and people teased me about it. The parties, after game hang outs, double dates, etc. were so much fun and I will never forget those days. Mike always had money in his pocket and did not work a job but did a lot of work around the house. He took care of me and always made sure little Billy Montgomery, his best friend, was taken care of. I miss those days and this Italian family really did well for themselves. Mike's Dad worked for the city and had a company car that everyone knew and would help anyone, a very caring father who will be missed just as Miss Roach who we lost a few years ago. I was close to both of them and spent a good amount of time with them. Now looking back, I know why Common Sense is so important to have. There were no Cell phones aka Pocket computers back then "Thank God" we would not have had that much fun for sure. Mike started dating a girl named Norri, now his wife and Mother of two kids. She was a good find and I'm so glad he stayed with her as we all need a good woman by our side. She is a school principal that moved up the ranks from a teacher and I plan to visit her school with Prime Motivation later this year in 2024. Mike is a great guy and my best friend that I look forward to spending time with. I will see him soon this year back in Ohio in the Midwest.......................

#6 The Montgomery Family (African American Black)

My Father Robert E. Montgomery was the rock of the family and his brothers and sisters had his back. We moved to Forest Park Ohio when I was like 7 years old and was now entering into Civilian life after the Military. New town, new friends, lots of White people in this city. We lived in the H section and as I started traveling to other sections A, B, C, etc, I learned my way around town to include Downtown Cincinnati & Kentucky. My dad made sure I had transportation. from go-karts, mini bikes, mopeds and cars to get me from Point A to B. My sisters were also kind with taking me places when needed. I was very actively involved with 4 sports at the same time with a busy schedule with last minute changes needed to get me there. Thank God I did not miss one game or event. Looking back at this it makes me so grateful to all the people that helped me and cared about me, that's something special and keeps me humble and wanting to help others. At age 50 so many things happened to find my calling and purpose in Life. You don't always know it and some never know it or use it. I'm one of the Chosen ones today and I'm following the signs given to me every day! My childhood life was almost too good to be true and yes you can say I was spoiled. All my sisters loved me and would do anything to protect me to include fighting boys when needed to give me money for fun and things I needed.

My 4 sisters' names were Roberta (Oldest) Rosalin #4, Diana #3, Jackie #2 and Billy. I had 3 stepmoms growing up and became close to all of them at one time. My real mom passed away. Young in her late 30's and I didn't really get to know her but I do miss her and think of the time we spent often. She was pretty and had 5 wonderful kids who loved her. She got sick and my sisters bought me to visit her from time to time. I was hurt but did not show it by keeping busy with sports and not paying too much attention to Girls knowing I did not want to get Married "Never". Well never say Never because you just don't know what's going to happen. I did get married to a wonderful lady and yes, she was Filipino and can speak her language just the way I wanted it. I learned a lot from her and she took me to the Philippines several times to learn more about the culture that the Lagdameo family taught me. I now have two wonderful girls named Chanelle & Saera Montgomery, the love of my life and joy to be around. They are very smart and pretty too. My ex-wife Juliet did very well and we are friends after the divorce. I think she is a wonderful mother and gave our daughters more than they needed and is still taking care of them today. Kids don't always see these things till later and show it down the line after they start paying for things on their own. I could have done better by my ex-wife and did not value the quality time with her and the kids. I was running around chasing money and being on my cell way too much. God has a way to make you come back to him and can do it anytime he wants. He took so much away and could have ended it all (My Life) but he gave me more wisdom and a second chance to bring more people and teach/train them on the basics and family first through Transportation & Technology. That's my calling and have been doing this for more than 50 years since my dad got me my first little car at Christmas. Later at 14 years old he surprised me again with a New Moped called a Puch from Germany. That was one of the best Christmas presents I thought ever until this last Christmas 2023 when a Dr who represents the white house called my Pocket Computer on Friday at 5:00am Pst and 8am Est with some exciting news!!! He said Mr. Montgomery congratulations you have been awarded the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for your Volunteer Service in Transportation & Technology. We will make arrangements after Jan 9th for you to receive it with honors. The highest gold medal is yours and I have it here right now. I will send you a photo of it today and he did. I can't tell you how happy and shocked I was and still surprised it happened to me. My cousin received two medals in a different category from the Whitehouse and Presidents Obama and Trump.

I now join her company with the current President Joe Biden and his Administration. My family told me they are so proud of me, and Dad would be too. I give many thanks to my Great Family, the Montgomery's. We have helped a lot of people and will continue to do so with God being the light and flame that continues to burn every day on this earth. I also want to thank NASA for helping me understand space travel and the importance of travel to the moon and beyond. I recently started a new division within the Hidden Pioneers called the "Artemis Pioneers" that anyone can join us. I will leave you with these words

. One day at a time with Godspeed in mind.

Blessings while staying COOL.

C=Calm

O=Obedient

O=Outstanding

L=Loving

**SOCCER Journey- Soccer is the #1 sport in the World, the truth, the way, a good life............................Godspeed, CSI Bill

Thank God for giving me the knowledge that most people don't have or think of when it comes to Basic Common Sense first, Artificial Intelligence second. TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY

(T & T) is something we do every day; however, we don't know what that means or use it correctly. We need to Educate our country how to make products & repair/replace them while doing (R & D) Research & Development

SOCCER is the #1 sport in the world and all about (T&T) TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY! Enjoy my journey below as it helped shape me to be the person that I am today COMMON-SENSE INTELLIGENCE (CSI) Bill Montgomery

I owe this Love for the game to my father, Robert E. Montgomery who introduced me to a Russian Family that had all boys (4) names: Tom, Jack, Paul & Hank. The oldest son Hank was the oldest in High school when I first met him at 8 years old. I never saw or touched a Soccer Ball or played any sports for that matter. Hank was always playing in the back yard with his other brothers as I would watch but never asked to play because it looked hard. It did not seem to be a Black boys sport back then. One day after weeks of watching them play I asked him to show me how to kick the ball around and practice. At first the younger boys laughed and teased me that I would not be able to play which made me want to show them I could do it too. Hank said he would teach me if I promised to practice on my own and watch the game on TV and watch a Black man they call "PELE" #10 and learn the game. I did just that and quickly fell in love with this Great player from Brazil #10 on his jersey that everyone wanted to wear. I started practicing every day and got a chance to play in a pick up game with the Zeiglers (Russian Family) across the street. Hank picked me to play against his brothers and we beat them & Hank took a liking to me and wanted me on his Team from there on out. He saw something in me and would teach me one on one some tricks and how to juggle the ball. Hank also invited me to his Varsity High School soccer games a few times. He was a starter on the Team playing defense but I liked to play offence and try to score goals. At the age of 10 two years after playing in back yards and courts as well the streets I got much better and could hold my own.

This sport was amazing to me and got me motivated to play and watch the Greatest player of all time "PELE" the master of Soccer that I looked up to and learned about the game. I joined a league AYSO and was put on a Team when I quickly became the best player on the field scoring at least 1 goal a game even against good teams. The coach made me captain and would listen to me on who to put in (SUB) and take out of the game! My second year most people from the league knew me as a really good player that could score goals and had speed to break away from others. I remember teams getting two players to guard me and was always the boy to mark and take down when they got a chance. At 12 years old I was selected on a traveling Team called the Meteors, a good group of players from different clubs, cities & we had like 5 to 6 coaches. I really enjoyed this new select Team that would up my level of play and challenge me. We traveled to several states to include Canada twice & Hawaii once! It was almost too good to be true and I was living the Dream doing something I loved getting better and better meeting new friends. My freshman (9) year in High school was difficult as I thought I was good enough to be on the Varsity Team but got cut and did not make it. The reserve coach was happy to have me and had to talk with me as I was so upset I wanted to Quit and thought about not playing anymore! I can see how some people give up when they know or think they are better than others but don't get the same chance or treatment. Being the only Black boy on the Team both Reserve and Varsity had me thinking they were Prejudice because of my color. My good friends lifted me up and said don't worry I would get my chance, just work hard and practice so they can't get you down or not play you.

I was a star in the 9th grade on the Reserve Team and led the league in goals and assists on my way to another great year. My sophomore 10 grade year I made the Varsity Team but had to sit the bench under the senior player unless he got hurt or came out himself. I got to play some time but not nearly as much as I should have played but still had to be a Team player and show support. Now looking back, it did help me understand the Team concept and everyone can't always play but do your part and be ready when you're called. I was able to play on the select team during my high school years, so it was not that bad, and my skills improved more. Now in my Junior 11th Grade year I was a starter and had another Junior play second staring behind me. Sometimes I would come out of the Game and take a break just to give him some playing time as it made me feel good knowing how much he wanted to play like I did. Our High School Team was good and very popular much more than Baseball, Basketball or Football Team so it was a good feeling to get your name called under the lights in a full house inside the stadium. Looking back, I guess we stole the show and had the best support from the entire school of students & teachers. We only lost 3 games my 11th grade year and went to districts only to lose in overtime not making it to the state.

My Senior 12th Grade year we knew our Team was good and had a state ranking of #2 before the start of the season. I was excited to get that ball and score goals to help us get to the State championship. This would be like the World Cup but this time in High School not the pros. 4 years in High School playing Soccer almost every day or watching it. We started the year as expected beating Teams 4,5,6 sometimes 7 to 1 most games they could not even score on us. Our Goalie was really good as were our defense players, all had played select soccer and were traveling around learning from other players like me. We came close to winning it all but lost to Centerville, a school from up North 2 to 1 and I did not score in that game, and it still haunts me today. They shut me down and I could not get a good shot off or have any real chances to find a goal which made me go practice even more. I had many letters from colleges to include UCLA, Fullerton out here in Cali, Indiana, Kentucky, of course Ohio State to name a few. I was already dead set on going into the Army and did not entertain any coaches or scouts from any schools. I wish that at least I had been able to go on a campus tour just to see what they had to say but did not want to waste their time or mine. From age 14 to 18 years old it was the best 4 years in my Soccer career and a Dream come true. I don't regret any of it besides that one Lost my last year as a Senior. Soccer was the best Sport and Best times in High School

I did look into playing Soccer for the US Army and told my recruiter that with passion and sincere talks before I signed my 3-year contract. I was 18 years old, fresh out of High School and first time away from home alone, not knowing anyone just complete strangers. Since my dad was in the Marines for 22 years and my 3 sisters went in also, I felt good and safe about it. After Boot Camp I started asking about the All-Army Soccer Team and was not getting much help at all. My drill sergeant and captain at the time was only interested in good soldiers, not someone that wanted to play sports no matter how good they thought they were! Because I was in really good shape and could run fast times, they asked me to be in the 82nd Airborne. I did not know anything about that branch of elite status but after hearing the cool benefits it sounded so good and passed the test pretty easy and signed up to Jump out of planes behind enemy lines. The things you do when your young right? LOL.. After 2 years a break came my way after trying to find out about any Soccer Teams anywhere.

A new Army Captain was assigned to our unit, and he played and liked Soccer so he asked if anyone would be interested to meet him out on the field to play. Of course, I did not think twice and went to the exact spot to meet him. After playing one pickup game he gave me a letter of recommendation and permission to try out for the All-Army Team to represent his unit. He did not know that I would make it but he was glad to get the letter/Orders two weeks later allowing me to just practice and play soccer for the Base Team. I was so excited to know that my new job now would be to Practice daily and play soccer and only report to the Ft. Bragg Base Soccer Coach. It was a dream job, and I was now considered a Professional Soccer player for the Government US Army since I was getting the same pay as other soldiers. I also moved out with another Soccer player off base until it was time for me to re-sign or deport. Our Team was not really good, weak defenders and although I could score from time to time when they could get me the ball not that often enough. When you play soccer, you don't want to be on a regular or losing Team, it will drive you crazy and not help your game! It was time to make a decision about my career and life at 21 years old. I wanted to go overseas to Germany or Italy to play soccer and become a pro or at least try to see if that was possible as I hit my limit here in the US. They would not let me transfer out to another country and I did not want to stay here in the states, so I did the best thing and got out with a Honorable Discharge and kept by Benefits.

The summer of 1986 I moved to California with my good friends from Forest Park Ohio named Keith & Kevin. They played in the early years but stopped and I stayed with it. We had many fun times in High School, and they showed me a lot to be thankful for and I miss them. Mr. Lewis was one of the 6 coaches of the Meteors as I mentioned earlier, a nice man who cared & mentored us kids.

Keith & Kevin Lewis had a two-bedroom apartment in Buena Park CA (7591 Franklin to be exact). I started working in Hollywood and quickly joined a soccer league after becoming a High School Referee in Orange County. I did it more to stay in shape and get some contacts to play on a Team and try out for a pro Team. At one of the games, I heard a man talking about a Semi Pro League in Santa Ana CA. He gave me a contact name and number to call. The next day I called the guy, and he asked me some questions and quickly had me come to a practice during the week.

I drove my Ninja 600 Motorcycle down the 5 freeway to this nice soccer field (Turf) and saw some very skilled players with Pro practice jerseys. I knew this was the right place and I needed to be with these guys on this Team. The coach put me in at Left Wing to test me out and in less than 5 min I scored a goal on a break away. It was a good goal and got everyone's attention. I can remember the captain telling me if I do that again he would want me to join the Team. They called a time out and took a break as I did not know what was going to happen next and was a little nervous to be honest. The coach came over and asked me to start the second half at the same position and I said YES of course "Thank you"

10 min into the second half I found the back of the net again and scored another Goal but this time from a long ball that I chased down and put it past the goalie's right side, later I found out that Goalkeeper was really good and on a Pro Team in Mexico.

After that goal I was called out by the coach, and he said nice play and he would call me later if he had a position for me. I was not used to this kind of conversation and felt strange but happy at the same time to score two goals in a serious practice game with really good players. A week went by without a call when one day my phone rang without notice that the coach said William and I said this is he. Then he asked if I would like to play in a Tournament at the La Palma Stadium with his Team. Of course, I was happy and said Yes without looking at dates, times, etc. I just wanted to play and join this, Team. That weekend came and I did not start the first game but did score a goal in the second half and we won 2 to 1 to advance us to the next game where I scored another goal allowing our Team to win 2- 0 the next game was the finals and I did my best out of the 4 goals I made 2 of them off the bench and helped our Team to win 4 to 3.

After that tournament I went on to play with that Team for 1 1/2 years having fun meeting new people and learning more about Hispanic Culture. They are good people who care and love like any other country should. Of course, again I was the only Black Man on the Team and entire league, but it did not stop me in fact it helped me! I only point this out because as you can see it happened to me many times still to this day and I was blessed to come out ok and learned so much about the other cultures along the way. I'm proud to say when people ask about your Soccer career, I can say that I played for the All-Army Team for 1 year (Pro) & 2 years Simi Professional in the Latin League, our Team was called Santos United. We did win our League and fell short of the Championship.

Now onto my College years when I attended Cypress College in the Late 80's. I walked onto the Team as a starter and quickly became the go to player but did not have good talent or enough to be very competitive. I knew my Dream and Part Time Soccer career was coming to an end unless a Pro Team here in the US would have me or find an agent or mentor that could take me under their wing. I do remember Coby Jones who did very well for himself playing soccer, but our paths did not cross.

He was also one of the only Black soccer players and could score and defend well at the same time. I saw how much pressure they put on him and how he had to be better than the other players to get a start. My hats off to this brother as I'm sure he went through some of the same things I'm writing about today.

My best award or recognition was when the LA Times newspaper came to my college and wrote a full page on me about sports. Oh, yea this is the time I tell you guys about Wrestling the other sport I played and was really good at it. In fact, I thought I was done being on the mat and cutting weight just to wrestle when Coach Haas had another plan for me. He found out that I wrestled in High School and was a State Qualifier, so he tracked me down and introduced himself as the Head Wrestling Coach here at Cypress College and he would like for me to wrestle for his Team. Long story short I thought about it and with a bonus based on performance it got me interested to agree. There was one problem that both Sports Soccer and Wrestling were in the same season and schedules conflict. The coaches talked it over and made it happen to agree to share my talents. I played two sports at the same time & same season but did much better at Wrestling, a sport that was not in my heart or mind to do but did better than my Soccer Dream & Team. The LA Times wrote a nice article on my busy schedule that I have on file and in a frame today. One of my highlights for sure besides being a Two Time All American in Wrestler while playing soccer the sport I love more! After two years of college playing on the Soccer Team, I joined a couple leagues for fun and started working a lot for a real career with Money I needed to live. I got married and had two lovely daughters that never saw me play or don't know too much about my past. They will have a chance to read my journey after watching or hearing about this year's World Cup, one of the best Championship games in the history of this sport. We saw history today Sunday 12/18/2022 and I'm glad that Argentina won the world cup as Messi deserved it after playing fantastic every game.

I will say that the man that changed the game forever is Pele, the only 3-time World Cup winner to still be around and involved today. He is on my bucket list to meet, and I hope to see him soon before he leaves us for good. Do I have regrets about me not becoming a soccer star like many of these professionals? No, not really it was not my time, and I did enjoy every minute of each game I played in many cities & states that most people have not even been there. God has blessed me with this Soccer game, and I did very well and still enjoy the sport and teach it to others. SOCCER is a TEAM game, and you need all the players if you want to win. Every country has the same Potential with this little ball they call Soccer.

Thank you to all the people who helped me over the years and to my Russian family who showed me the game as well my father who believed in me and introduced me to good people that can help me.

**WRESTLING Journey- Thank God for giving me the knowledge that most people don't have or think of when it comes to Basic Common Sense first, Artificial Intelligence second. TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY

WRESTLING has a lot to do with (T&T) TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY! Enjoy my journey below as it helped shape me to be the person that I am today COMMON-SENSE INTELLIGENCE (CSI) Bill Montgomery

I was in the 9th grade 14 years old when a good man called Coach Westy approached me and asked if I ever thought about Wrestling? My friends and I played around from time to time, but I always got the short end of the stick. I was only 83 pounds, skinny & weak. The next two days I peeked my head in the gym after school and saw those wrestlers running and throwing each other all over the bright blue mats. Loud noises and whistles keep me awake & interested at the same time. The new coach of the Team, a little man named Mr. Williams, saw me and called me over to ask if I wanted to join them. Before I could say anything, he took my hand and pulled me downstairs to the locker room and said stand on the scale let me check your weight. Nervous for sure we both saw that it showed only 86 pounds with my clothes on besides my shoes. He said great I need a 98 pounder right now and he would put me in as one of the weight classes on the Varsity Team. I went home thinking about it and what that could do to help me get back to my friends from beating me up all the time. I also knew what a Varsity Team player would do for my image in High School. Over the weekend I talked to some of my friends and told them about the offer and what the coach said to me on Friday after school. At first, they laughed and teased me, in fact they grabbed me and held me down to show me what would happen to me often. I told them it would help me, and they agreed so after getting the ok from friends on Monday I came ready to tell the coach I wanted to try it. He said great, let's get started now and my first day was a long hard day of practice.

My sisters did not know about this, but my dad said it would be ok and encouraged me to go for it and said go get them Billy. My father Robert E Montgomery spent 22 years in the Marines and always supported his kids to do better. I can remember the few times he came to watch me later in my career when I got better!

My first match on the Varsity Team was against Fairfield, the #1 Team in the League with Great wrestlers to include a start qualifier named Brian Ruby the 98-pound Stud and best wrestler in the entire line up. Ruby was so good half the stands came to see him and my own Team-mates teased me about our match. I was so nervous & scared at the same time, who would save me or help if he hurts me?

Before the match began my coach said whatever you do don't let him Pin you, but he already knew it would happen from the look on his face and body movement. The whistle blew and this guy grabbed my hand and head right away, took me down and let me up. He did it again another time, then again for the 3rd time and put me on my back for 3 points. I knew this was going to be a short one whenever he wanted to end it. The second round came, and the score was 17 to 4 only because he let me up after taking me down. He got serious and needed to pin me in the 3rd round for max points for the Team and I was flopping around like a fish trying to avoid a pin that my coach told me not to do. Ruby was getting frustrated because I was putting up the fight of my life and that lasted seconds before the match was over.

Afterwards the coach said good job, way to go! I was pretty banged up and hurt. That guy really knew how to wrestle with human Technology as he did anything and everything, he wanted to do with me. I learned from that first match, and it would stay with me all 4 years. Later me and that coach Masonic became friends as I improved over the years. More on that later let's keep going with my journey.

My freshman year was very hard as I did not win any matches and knew someone would come and take my place next year. In fact, I was hoping that would happen, so I did not need to get beat every time by all these 11th & 12th graders; it was just too much for me. During the summer I played select Team soccer and loved traveling around scoring goals without being on the mat and practicing every day. School started again and now in the 10th grade I got pressure from the wrestlers and new people that would join the Team. I did not love wrestling like I did soccer. It was not even close. However, being Varsity was cool and I got a letter to put on my Jacket to wear at school. Not many 9th or 10th graders had a Varsity Letter you had to be good or in my case a little luck to fill an open position. Knowing a little about the system it gave me a little edge on the new, first-time boys wanting to wrestle thinking it was easy. Most of them quit after the first week of practice and some were Basketball/Football players that could not hang and quit. This is a hard sport and if your heart & mind is not into it forget about it. Mr. Williams was from another school, and he had his own style of trying to build a solid Team, but we did not really

have one boy who could lead the Team with a good record or results. Our Heavyweight they call Moose was really good, but he was not the Team captain type guy and worked part-time so he missed some practices and also was a smoker. He could not go all 3 rounds so if he did not pin his opponent in 3 rounds or have so many points he would lose. That year his senior year he did great and went to State putting him in the record books. He took to me and gave me some encouragement to stick with it and not listen to all the haters out there.

I liked Moose and tried to get close to him so I could tell him not to smoke but the 2-year grade difference was too hard. He could have won the State Championship if he came to practice more and did not smoke, he had natural talent & speed.

My 10th grade year started ok winning my first match to another sophomore that was not too good and it gave me some confidence. My weight is now 90 pounds and I'm still not eating right or have any real trainers that can guide me during the off season.

Halfway through the season my record is now 2 wins & 6 losses and ended the year 4 & 8 with 12 more matches under my belt. I started to like it more and asked about a camp or summer program to get better. The camps were too expensive, so I went to the YMCA center that had free pick up matches with mats to practice free of charge. I got some mat time and made a couple friends to wrestle with and improve my skills

Now in my 3rd year as a Junior 11th grade I had more confidence, and my weight was 100 pounds naturally making it easy to wrestle at 98 pounds again. We had a new Coach that year and he was a Fireball & full of excitement, hope, knowledge and passion for winning. We needed that as Mr. Williams just did not have it. The new Coach's name was Mr. Krueger, a young man in his late 20's out of college ready to teach/train and win..........We hit it off well right off the bat and I wanted to help him win as I did too. He even made me captain which I did not think that would ever happen, but it did, and I wanted to live up to this role. He spent more time with me than anyone else as I guess he saw something in me that nobody else saw. We started the year with new uniforms, new wrestling mats and moved into another room to ourselves. It was starting to be a real program like the other schools already had for years. Our program needed a coach like this to get things done and bring new life to this School we call the Forest Park Chargers. I started to like practice and was getting better and better as the captain of the Team. I was calling some shots now. It was a good feeling and made me proud. We started winning more often than losing for the first time in a very long-time. People started seeing and talking about us and I had a winning record of 10 and 6. Getting out of the sectionals going to districts was a big deal for me and the Team. I was the best wrestler on the Team at this point and knew it trying to stay humble and focused on the sport. I do remember getting a different attitude of being mean on the mat with a winning attitude. The summer I spent more time with Wrestling, still playing soccer but a lot more time on the Mats to improve my moves and skill level. My friends helped me as they would allow me to practice with them inside their house every chance we got. The parents were always telling us to stop and go outside so we went out on the grass until dark with no light. Back then it was way different with no Cell phones "Pocket Computers" I call them, they are so addicting today we need to control it somehow! Some very sad news came my way when I was told that Mr Krueger had a car crash and died suddenly on impact. I was 17 years old, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. We got very close and liked each other's company on and off the mat. I remember his mom and dad being there when they told me as they knew he talked about me all the time and had high hopes for me to become a state champion. I learned so much from him and wanted to show him I could do it and go to the State meet in Columbus Ohio at St. Johns Arena. It was a big loss, and he had many friends that took it hard to see him go. I still think of him from time to time and thank him for believing in me and making me the Team Captain.

Now my Senior Year in 1982 my weight jumped up to 130 pounds from eating better and taking vitamins. Again, I did not know this would happen, but it did. I thought my 98-pound weight class would stay with me forever, but I was wrong. I never had to cut weight before and this was all new to me. A new coach stepped in it was my 3rd one in 3 years. I was all mixed up with coaches at this point still trying to find my way around this sport that is different from Soccer and much harder for sure. Dan Bamonte was the new Coach who came from Football and did not know that much but did have a nephew who wrestled at Harrison High School. We ended up wrestling against them and Dan did not want to sit in the chair to coach me. Dan was also a good man, and he knew good talent when he saw it as he spoke with me not at me about my role with this Team. He and Westy organized a tournament at our school, but I was not ready for that. My weight was up, and I did not know what class I could make as this was new to me. I knew 126 pounds would be easy to make but I decided to go down to 119 pounds for this tournament. People expected me to win and do good, but they did not know my situation at hand gaining all that weight. It was hard for me to make the weight and I did not do well at all. I got put out of the tournament and let my new coach down and a lot of people in my school who came to watch me only to find out I'm out and won't even place. I felt so bad my last year I would at least place and not make the tournament like our own school invitational. It was a wakeup call and it allowed me to think about the rest of the year, what weight to wrestle and how to win and not lose.

As my senior year went on, I wrestled at the 119-pound class doing well but I knew it would not get me to State so I cut down to 112-pound class before Sectionals with blood, sweat & tears not the correct way at all. Back then plastics under clothes on bare skin was normal and encouraged by coaches. If you could cut the weight, it was ok to try no matter how much it was or where you started from. The way I cut weight was a danger zone for sure and I was lucky to be here today. I never won a tournament in 4 years and sectionals found me 2nd place again to advance to Districts next before state. I had to cut a lot of weight weekly up to 12 pounds to make it, leaving me countless eat less nights my Senior year not to forget. After all the matches and tournaments, I found myself District champ first place finally it happened.

The next day when I came to my school, they had a big paper banner up on the wall saying Congratulations Billy, you deserve it.

I was so happy, and it hit home that this was a big deal and people see the hard effort and work. Me and Dan (Coach) became closer from these to outer city trips as he looked over me and fed me well when I made weight and let me manage my own time giving me the space I needed. He was a really good man as well turned into a great coach during my time and after. I think it gave him motivation after coaching me a one-of-a-kind Forest Park Level 5 school District Champion. We both did it together and enjoyed each other's company.

Now moving on to the State Tournament in Columbus Ohio at St. Johns Arena a historic famous stadium. When I first came into step on the scale it was called a Toledo that college and professional use. It was like going into the Staples Center or the Honda Center here in California. It was Huge and uplifting to be there and see it in person at just 18 years old. I was 2 pounds overweight when I stepped on that Toledo scale and was almost in tears after cutting weight and driving up all that way from Forest Park. Coach Bamonte looked at me and said what do you want to do now? That's a lot of weight in 2 hours to cut and he left it up to me which I respect for not pushing me. I told myself it's one time I had been waiting for and my former coach Krueger wanted me to do it for him. My mind was made up and I started running up in the bleachers high up to the top for 1 straight hour to jump on the scale again to be 1 pound overweight still. I went off again running and wrestling around on the mat with Assistant coach Sincar, a crazy man who knows how to push you! I came really close but finally made the weight and it was time to go eat as I was so dang Hungry, I could barely eat a full meal. I don't remember the name of the place, but it was a Steakhouse, and I could have had anything I wanted. Both coaches had a good meal enjoying themselves on the school's dollar/Budget. Now it was time for my first match with a full house, so many matches going on and confusing to say the least.

This was the Ohio State Championships (1982). When the whistle blew it took me only a min to pin my first match. My record going into the state was 27-7 and I saw on the book's other records like 59 - 1, 42 -0, 38- 2, etc..............This can make you think twice when you look at that and overthink it. My second match was going well as I was ahead already 9 to 2 when the 2nd period was coming to an end and I had him down for a pin and the ref hit the mat, but they said the time was out already. My coach jumped up and started yelling but back then no instant replay, so I had to go another period which takes your energy. I ended up winning pretty good 15-7 on my way to the quarter finals. My Dad showed up and saw me beat the other boy good and was happy! He had the booklet with the brackets that I still have today in my room. He is no longer with me and was 70 years old when he died. I do miss him. He was such a cool dad that took care of his only son Billy aka CSI Bill. He came to more soccer games and watched me but only a few matches but was here at the most important State meet. My next match was with Boom Mancini, an Italian boy who was really good & strong. I could not beat him and tried my best but ended up losing 8 to 4. It put me back into wrestling for a place on the Podium. Something happened when I lost, and it told me not to lose anymore and it worked. My next two matches found me pinning both guys putting me in the Finals for 3 & 4th.

It was a hard match, and it took everything I had to win in the last 5 seconds 6 to 5 on a reversal to give me the win. It was exciting and my coach was very happy as was my dad who got to see his son get his hand raised and get a Medal for 3rd place. I won 5 matches and only lost 1 at the State Championship's something that had not been done before at our school and maybe still to this day? One of my friends, Scott Hinkle, won the state championship at 105-pounds from Fairfield, the school that produces great wrestlers every year. A powerhouse for sure. They had a friendly match a few weeks after that and bought state qualifiers to wrestle in a dual meet with top coaches against each other. They call it the East vs West and I was selected to be on the East. You don't know who you will wrestle but everyone is very very good, and you better be ready. I had a guy that was very well known and popular in all the schools by the name of Ken Farber and as a freshman he took 3rd at state so you know his level, but He peaked his senior year and did not do as well but was still really good.

Me and him started and he took me down first and kept me down in the first period at 2-0. At the start of the second period, I was down but escaped for 1 point and he took me down again making it 4 to 1 going into the 3rd period. The crowd was really into it, and he was ahead looking like he was going to win the match. This time he was down, and I put him on his back for 3 points to tie the match at 4 a piece but then he got up and escaped going ahead 5 to 4, then I did one of my Favorite moves, a Fireman's carry and put him on his back for 5 points and beat him. The crowd went crazy and after the match he said good match you got me''. The coach from the west was also a good sport about the win as well. My last two matches in High School I won in style and grace with good coaches and support. Although I did not win the State championship for Coach Krueger, he would have been proud, and his mom and dad told me that. It was time to say goodbye to Wrestling and go into the US Army for my next chapter of my life.

3 years in the Army, 82nd Airborne I did not wrestle and moved to California with my High School Friends Keith & Kevin Lewis who stayed in Buena Park California on Beach Blvd a very busy street. We had fun often enjoying our time together as good friends. I got a job working in Hollywood thanks to another Forest Park friend Marvin Columbus, a dancer working at Palace Nightclub. It was right across the street from Capitol records and the place was in the late 80's to mid 90's many bands were discovered there, and I saw A lot of famous people. Now at 21 years old I was working in Hollywood CA inside one of the hottest Theatre/Nightclubs in the Country. I made good money and rode a 600-ninja motorcycle to work almost every night up the 5-north freeway. I was blessed not to get hurt as they had no helmet law back then and I was not afraid of death or going down. Later I started to think twice even before they put the law in place, I started to wear a helmet and drive safer. My ex-wife might have saved my life by making me sell the Bike before I'm gone, and I want to say thank you Juliet for doing that.

I ended up enrolling into Cypress College taking General Education so I can play soccer and got on the Team as a walk on starter!

My 3rd practice with the Team out of the blue here comes a man asking for me (Billy Montgomery) so I went over to see what he wanted. He said that he was the Wrestling Coach and he wanted me to wrestle for him. I had no desire to wrestle again and thought for sure that was it. This is when they say never say never right! He said that if I make All-American, they will take me to Hawaii all expenses paid and include some spending money. Pretty good deal if you did not want to and loved soccer and not wrestling. I talked with some friends, and they said I should go for it because Hawaii is so Cool, and they have pretty Girls over there. That got me thinking more about it and after a few days I talked to my Soccer Coach and asked him what should I do? He said that if I wanted to, he would talk to the coach and see if it's possible to do with it being the same season. To be honest with you I thought there was no way I could do this and was not even worried about anything when they called me into the office and said they would share my talents for the school sports and got the green light from the Admin. This had never happened before, and they wanted to do it if I agreed. They said to go home and give them an answer tomorrow the next day. I did not sleep well thinking about it and how this might be good but on the other hand it might be bad and it would mean cutting weight again. We came up with an agreement that worked for everyone, and I was able to play both sports at the same time at the same school never been done before. The LA times came in 1997 to do a story on me about this Dual sport and History in College. I have a copy of the Article as they did a good job on a one-page Newspaper article.

I'm not going to go into detail about each match and score, however I did both for 2 years and did better at Wrestling than soccer.

My 4 years in High School Highlights= 4-year letter program, District Champion, 3rd place in the State of Ohio (Record 5 wins 1 loss)

College results= two-time All-American in wrestling and went to Hawaii twice with Team-mates. We had a great time with good memories that I will never forget. Enjoy these photos below and thank you to all the coaches, fans, friends, media supporters who helped & supported me over the years until now!

Godspeed CSI Bill Montgomery

CSI Bill Montgomery's Lifelong Journeys

Hidden Pioneers - Bills History info (google.com)

I have dreamed and talked about this to a few people but now it's time to write it down. Here are the different Journeys I consider to be in my Lifetime at 60 old school years..........

#1 Journey

1) Growing up with 5 culture families (Russian, Philippines, Italian, White, Black) Good old times & current loving memories. From K to 12 grade years I had Great Mentors in my life. I'm grateful

#2 Journey

2) Soccer Journey for more than 35 years traveled the country and played Professional 1 year (US Army Team), College, Semi Pro Mexico leagues, High School Referee, Mid grade assistant coach.

#3 Journey

3) High School Wrestling 98 pounds 3 years, 112 pound 3rd State place finish

College Wrestling 2- time all american College, mentored a few state placers before.

#4 Journey

4) 82nd Airborne U.S. Army 4 years. Ft Bragg NC. Loved jumping out of planes and flying above & below the clouds with open doors. Enjoyed playing soccer my last year as my full time MOS

#5 Journey

5) Moved to California with Good Friends (Twins) Keith & Kevin Lewis

landed a Job at the Famous Hollywood Palace as a Bartender for (2-Years). Spent many late nights in the clubs, streets in Hollyweird getting my License. Traveling from Point A (Buena Park CA) to point B (Hollywood CA) 5 to 6 days/nights a week. Time goes by so fast when you're having fun!

#6 Journey

6) Club NSX, International Allstars Marketing Team.(Early 90's to 2012) Before Hidden Pioneers was formed

Cars & Motorcycles Lifestyle movement- From the start of car shows like Import show-off, Truck Jam, Lowrider scene, Bike nights, Venice beach Sunday cruise and Crenshaw nights to Hot Import nights, NOPI, Dub Magazine concerts, NHRA Drag racing & the SEMA show in Las Vegas. I was in the mix and helped start many trends that are still being used today!

#7 Journey

7) Circuit City Inc. (Electronics National Retail chain) Started in the early 90's as an part-time Car stereo installer in Buena Park CA on Beach Blvd next to Tower Records. Transferred to Lakewood as full-time installer, became assistant manager before getting a chance to have my own shop in Compton CA. I was there 2 years before getting transferred to the Southcoast store they called it but really the city was Santa Ana LOL. Branding rights I later learned. We did well there and you must read my book for more info on that. My Division Manager Steve Jeffries asked me to transfer to the Largest shop on the West Coast and second in the country (Torrance CA) a big performing store but small parking lot and shop in the back. I did well there and learned so much about the company and different people it was time to get promoted. It took longer than expected or wanted but they made me a Regional Trainer and posted me in the Huntington Beach remote shop down the street from the store. Customers were different in that City and now I understand why! Ask me about that when you see me. Finally my dream came true to become a Division Manager and show my talents and skills. Later after mentoring many installers to managers and DM's like myself I became the Regional Operations Manager and ended my career with that title. It was 13 years of High Energy, High Tech, High Level learning, Politics, Travel & Management development. This was the God Old Boy system at its best and I will never forget it. More in my upcoming book.....

#8 Journey

8) Cross Roads Church & Family life with kids (2 Daughters) Chanelle & Saera Montgomery. I got married June 17th, 1995 in Garden Grove CA and have lived in Corona CA ever since. I saw Crossroads church grow from the early days from a Circus Tent to a full on Mega church with a K through 12 school attached. Godspeed ahead

#9 Journey

9) Becoming a Transportation & Technology Teacher in the state of California. It started at Bonita High school when I took over for a teacher who went out on leave for 9 months. The demographic was mostly caucasian and I was the only Black teacher at that school. Of course my upbringing prepared me well to fit in well and give good instruction to the students. The highlight at this school was when I took my entire class (2 bus loads) with a Senator from Virginia Rosilyn Dance from 12 district. She had fun and spoke to the crowd about education. I then transferred to Long Beach Cabrillo High School to teach Automotive & Technology classes. We had NASA beam into our classroom and the new mega theatre room that hosted 500 students. It was a good school and many students went on to work in industry and maintain good paying jobs. My last job was in the LAUSD working at Sylmar High school mostly Hispanic and a few females which makes for good students. I was able to bring NASA into this school and do a presentation with Steve Lighthill who is now retired after 34 years of service. He really liked this school and wrote a nice letter about his visit.

#10 Journey

Hidden Pioneers (google.com)

10) Hidden Pioneers Team is a group of professionals that love to give back and help our country & youth. We have 48 Team members across the country and looking to create a Transportation & Technology Movement using Common Sense and following the ABC's below:

1) Awareness, Agreement, Action required

2) Back to the Basics, Believe, Best Practices

3) Communication, Common Sense, Cool

This covers 90% of everything we do with Hidden Pioneers. If we do our Best the Lord will to the Rest.......Our goals are simple to understand and follow if you listen and show up!

My Father: Robert Edward Montgomery US Marine Corps 22 years the Best Man in the world & heaven.

Love and miss you Dad...............

The Woman Behind Project Mercury | Outlier | Timeline

The Woman Behind Project Mercury | Outlier | Timeline - YouTube

CSI Bill before the 2nd Annual Global Diversity Transportation & Technology Fundraising Summit in Los Angeles. Black History Month (Feb, coming soon)

Hidden Pioneers - Global Summit Page (google.com)

Hidden Pioneers Team Information: @hiddenpioneers | Linktree

Bill Montgomery aka CSI (Common Sense Intelligence) Bill

Charter Local Edition with Bill Montgomery, Marketing Team - Prime Motivation - YouTube

Prime Motivation Auto Tech Expo

Prime Motivation Auto Tech Expo - YouTube

CSI Bills profile: Meet William Montgomery | Transportation & Technology Expert – SHOUTOUT SOCAL

(20+) Bill Montgomery Transport & Tech | Facebook

Regards, Bill Montgomery aka CSI Bill (951) 545-6842 cell/text

Transportation & Technology Consultant, Expert, Mentor, Teacher

One day at a time with Godspeed in mind.

Blessings while staying COOL.

C=Calm

O=Obedient

O=Outstanding

L=Loving

Today is Sat July 2nd, 2022, and it has been a while since I wrote anything down for my Book. I have been focused on the 2nd Annual Diversity Transportation & Technology summit and my recent Family Reunion in Cincinnati Ohio. Both events were successful and a learning experience on how to make them bigger and better. After coming back from Ohio on a Tuesday we jumped into another event Sat in Sylmar CA close to my Old High School Auto shop where I was the T & T Teacher for 2 years 2020 & 2021. It was good to see so many companies offering Internships and Training for the young Adults & Teens. I saw my employer UPS there with a Booth and give a ways and good information about job openings in the Valley and Los Angeles. The event was good considering the Heat as it was very Hot that day Mid to High 90 degrees outside. Rodney Allen Rippy and I found ourselves on the main stage talking about what we do how we can help people get connected. Other business owners and companies told a story making for a good well-rounded event with a Variety of Trade options for Education & Work. It was all about connections that day and we made some of our own that need to be followed up on. Because I went to this past event and sent two photos with my "Pocket Computer" two managers from UPS contacted me about recruiting needs and support. I already had one meeting with my location in Riverside CA (Empire Building). We will do some things together soon as they are on board and see the value of the Hidden Pioneers & our partners. Communication with Follow up is key and most important to make things happen! UPS is a great company with "Fantastic Benefits for you & the family similar to the Army back when I served for 3 years with Passion, Pride & Performance. I was able to play soccer for my last year on the Base Army Team that was very Cool & exciting. Yes, I would do it again you might ask.

The week before last was my Trip to Cincinnati Ohio, a great city & state. It shaped me and made me the person I am today with my Awesome family & my 4 cool sisters who protected me & set good examples throughout my school years. Yes, I was kind of spoiled being the only boy, brother & youngest at that. The funny thing was that with all the Love they gave me I still wanted more attention and would make them mad to get it. Now having two girls of my own it's payback and I see clearly how that happens. I went home last year for Father's Day when the lord told me to plan a Reunion as I had been thinking about it before many days & nights. I asked my sisters & friends if they would help me, and they said yes. Before my best friend Mike Roach drove me around looking for a good place to have it a few more cousins said yes too. I called two important relatives Uncle Gene and Aunt Lucille to see if they could make the trip. We got one of them and because of "TECHNOLOGY" the other one was able to Beam/Zoom in to see his family members enjoying each other. Uncle Gene was happy and so were the Montgomery's, Watsons, West family all together at Forest Park Winton Woods. The weather was Perfect, and more people showed up than expected making it a Great event overall. I'm so happy & satisfied that I'm already starting to plan our next one in 2024. We set up a family Facebook Page & posted photos of the Family Réunion for others that could not attend to see and remember such an amazing event. It was a TEAM effort and people came together to make it happen. Family matters and at all costs we must not never forget them. The first day I arrived Mike Roach picked me up right on time with no delay and took another route home to witness how pretty the City of Cincinnati really is. The Downtown area has so much to offer and voted one of the best places to live today! We went to breakfast at a place called the Craker Barrel, of course I joked about the name with Mike haven never been there before. Not a bad place, good food and friendly people and had my sister Jackie take me back again that week. I also had to get me Skyline Chili dogs and my United Dairy Malts to satisfy my sweet tooth. It bought back my childhood days too many good memories for sure! I was able to see my old wrestling Coach who talked me into a sport I knew nothing about but so glad he did. Westy is his name and what an impact he made on so many people in and out of school. He taught Drivers Education which I'm trying to bring back today & tomorrow that is so much needed again. Two of my sisters had him for a teacher and loved him. It was really good to see him and his lovely wife Cathy who remembers me well. We had a breakfast at the other McDonalds in Forest Park enjoying the past & present. Great people I look forward to seeing again.

Thursday night my best friend and Cook Mike made us a Spaghetti Dinner just one of his favorites him being Italian and all. The man has been cooking all his life and could have his own cooking show, this is real talk and I'm very serious. I saw him in action so many times doing what he loves and the meals he served you can't explain it but when you eat it then you believe it. One day I'm going to serve him up to a Producer or TV network and become his manager. LOL but I know he can do it better or as good as any other talent on TV or internet shows.

Mike let me invite my cousin Terry over and we really had a great time talking about sports mostly Football since it runs in the family and Mike Jr is a Coach now back at Forest Park High School "State Champs" which is a really big deal. Congratulations to my old school and new coaching staff to keep the Legacy going strong. I don't drink but Mike convinced me to try his Moonshine he got from a friend and yup one sip for me that was enough as we laughed and had the best time together. HIs wife Nori a schoolteacher is very cool & funny as we had fun the entire trip. She allowed me to sleep over a few nights before they went to Florida to meet Mike Jr and his family. Thank you, Mike and Wife, for opening your home to Billy. On Friday my sister picked me up and a quick drive through to Mcdonalds before going to her Elementary school back to Rockdale home of the rockets. Of course, I'm right at home with my NASA connections and it was on & Poppin. That Friday was a block party about safety & transportation another subject that's near and dear to my heart. Fireworks went off the entire day as I showed students the NASA website www.nasa.gov and explained what they do for us and how they can get involved now today and learn from it tomorrow and ongoing. I challenged them to keep visiting the site, play games, look at the video's and learn as much about space as they can. Stickers were given out like candy, and they loved them. Many of them put them on their clothes resulting in being picked to be on the News the same day. It was magic and turned out much better than expected. Well, you know how the Lord answers us better than we ask or know. I met some amazing people that day and had a photographer take a few pictures of me and my sister Jackie that came out great. Networking is key if you know what you're doing and why you need to do it. That's my gift and I do love doing that part, getting connections to help others, it comes back to you in time. My cousin Maurice West was able to join me for lunch and gave me an old school tour where I once lived on Dana Street. It was like watching a movie except it was real and we had a special time to bond and talk about our fathers & history. What a great guy he is and many more blessings to him & his family. This was my second time at Jackies school, and I will plan to come back with Prime Motivation when the budget gets approved, now pending. I also have planned for two more schools in Ohio TBA, stay tuned for more info by following the Hidden Pioneers on social media at

@hiddenpioneers | Linktree

The following day Saturday I dropped off my sister at VBS (Vocational Bible Study) picnic before heading to visit some friends. My sister's car needed a car wash, so I checked my Pocket Computer to find one close bye and made that happen. She was surprised when I got back not expecting that but well deserved and I had fun doing it for her. The Lagdameo's my second family growing up across the street is always good times. It just so happened that two of the 4 daughters were home visiting Mom that day. Delores & Tina who I know well spending many days with them playing soccer, swimming, backyard activities and eating Chocolate Chip cookies "Big Batch". This family will forever be remembered as I love them as much as they love me. I gave Dad "Dottie" a Father's Day card but did not see him this time he was sleeping. Last year we did a toast together with a Beer my dad loved to drink "Budweiser" which my sister Roz now drinks. We had a good time catching up and of course Vilma bought out some old photos of her proud and very pretty mother who looked like her own daughters today. I invited them to our family reunion, but they did not come for other commitments. This family is near and dear to my family as we consider them our own Montgomery relatives. That Saturday night we got together for my sisters Rosalin's Birthday with her Biker Club members and some of her kids. It was really good to see my cousins the day before our Big Family Réunion at the park. Roz was very happy, and it made for a great event last minute without a major plan. The adults went across the street to a dance bar to meet up with my other sister Diane and her boyfriend TC. Knowing my sister likes to see me dance I did a few moves to make her happy, it was funny because I was really good and knew it but wanted to tease her before I really did my thing!!! Glad we hooked up that night everyone had fun with my sisters all there together.

Now the big day came and what a surprise on the overall turnout going till 9pm. You know how people come when they want usually late. It started at 10am but really started around 2pm when announcement's taking place around 4pm due to last min arrivals. We made it work and new introductions were made for future relationships & more reunions which was the goal. After we decide where the next one will be with two places in mind, Atlanta or Virgina where we have family members there & history! After 10 years of not having one this was a big success, and everyone had a blessed Time with family & friends. You can see some photos here by clicking this link: (20+) Coleman's, Montgomery's and West's Family Reunion | Facebook

Monday the final day of my trip to Ohio found me and two sisters at this amazing place called The Ark. What a Godly place everyone should see for themselves. I was so excited the entire time till the end of final presentation of the Flood and why it was true. Being there gives you a reality check and makes you realize what mankind can do when we work together as a TEAM. It reminds me of NASA & the Hidden Pioneers to be honest. We do what we do to show & teach people all over the world through TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY which is everything we do every day. From the beginning to today we move from point A to point B & need to teach people how to do it correctly, safely working together as a TEAM. It started with a Dream but not it's a clear Goal and Mission that one day soon all the Boys and Girls will be able to take a TRANSPORTATION & TECHNOLOGY LAB CLASS in High School Nationwide.

We need to catch up to all the other countries and build our own parts & products as well our people here in America. A kind lady named Kelly and I talked on the phone about collaborating with the Ark to get more Awareness out there to bring people there to see what we saw, its truly Amazing and a Gift from God. Here are some photos I took with my Technology partner "Pocket Computer". Enjoy the pic's The Ark - Google Drive

This weekend is July 4th on Monday a day of freedom that we need to reflect what our military stands for. My family tree is made up of Military soldiers & Education Teachers mostly and proud of each one of them for serving our country. Until I write more enjoy this content as much as I did to write it down.

Stay blessed and share the news....................Bill Montgomery aka CSI

(Common Sense Intelligence) Bill

Now for the good news to see & share.................

Thank you very much. Blessings and Godspeed 2024

Bill Montgomery earns the Lifetime Achievement Award from the President of the United States

Bill Montgomery Wins The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award For The Hidden Pioneers (youtube.com)

Attached you will find more Political letters to support Bill's vision to include another letter from the President in May of 2023.

Action, Awareness, Attention & Award: To Bill Montgomery aka CSI Bill

From the president of the United States

Lifetime Achievement Award for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. Along with the ultimate honor of presidential recognition, recipients will receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion or coin and a congratulatory letter from the president of the United States.

More about CSI Bill here: csi bill montgomery - Google Search

Bills Dream Car that made him well known in the Car Audio & show industry:

Bill Montgomery - 1991 Acura NSX - 1997 CA&E (caraudiojunkies.com)

Here is a list of things you get when CSI Bill comes to visit:

1) He Brings a focus to the ABC's to our country!

* Awareness, Agreement, Action Required

** Basics, Believe, Best Practices

*** Communication, Common Sense, Cool

2) Chess Game: CSI Bill can mentor, play, teach & train this smart game of chess to kids, parents, students, staff, Government, etc.

3) DJ/Music- Want to learn how to DJ and hear/feel the beats of good sounds? CSI Bill is your guy! (18) Facebook

CSI Bill back in the day playing at the Grove in Anaheim for the NAMM pre-party (18) Facebook

4) Wrestling- This sport is Hard not easy but can be done! CSI Bill brings mental Coolness to the Mat and helps boys and girls be successful through practice and Teamwork. See Bio for Individual results that tell the story of persistence & practice!

5) Soccer- The #1 and biggest sport in the world. I was blessed to learn from a Russian Family in Cincinnati Ohio at the age of 7. Today I'm giving back my knowledge to our country & Youth!

Talk Fusion Video Email (video-email.tf)

6) NASA- I love this Organization, they helped me so much I'm living another COOL, Good life. My cousin paved the way for me and so many others in this country.

Visit: Congratulating Katherine Johnson (youtube.com)

7) Teacher- CSI Bill was a High School Teacher for 5 years in Transportation & Technology shop classes. Today he has expanded his knowledge to other schools Nationwide.

Important video to show in class:

Hidden Pioneers: CSI Bills take on (AI) Artificial Intelligence (youtube.com)

Join him and his Team the Hidden Pioneers: Hidden Pioneers (google.com)

8) Prime Motivation: This is a Non Profit organization that helps students choose a career through Motivation & Mentorship. See here:

About Us – Prime Motivation

9) Events Coordinator- TCSI Bill uses his Team of Hidden Pioneers to help bring vehicles & expert mentors & teachers to the table for a succesful event as needed. Final 1 22 2024 HP Extended Team Bios & Images.pdf - Google Drive

***More information on CSI Bills Journey here: Hidden Pioneers - Bills History info (google.com)

10) Dad/Family History: This is most important to keep your family history at all cost. Reunions are a key piece to success. CSI Bill has two daughters Chanelle & Saera Montgomery who will carry on his legacy & Vision. Blessings with Godspeed...............

CSI Bill Montgomery

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO WEBSITE

Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

One Day At A Time With Godspeed In Mind

Blessings While Staying COOL

C= Calm

O= Obedient

O=Outstanding

L= Loving