John Kennedy served with 1st. LSG Bravo Command 3rd.Marine Div.,Dong Ha Vietnam 68 - 69.After 38 yrs.of VA paper work he finally recieved his 100 % disability and started his company, calling it THE BEAD MAN.He uses leather lace and pony beads to replicate the military campaign ribbons into keys chains,thus becoming THE BEAD MAN.

 

His key chains have made it to Iraq,Afganistan and Kuwait, as recently as June 25, 2009.  He has been in business since January 2009. 

 

In July 2010, John became a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Riders Association.

 

John resides in Marysville, CA with his wife of 15 years, Juliet,  and their 4 dogs and 1 cat.  John and Juliet are both very active in various veterans organizations and most of the charities they sponsor benefit underpriviledged veterans and children.

 

When not working the weekends, John enjoys riding his motorcycle.