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Man of Mystery

I doubt that any high school career counselor ever suggested a career in “Kidnap Recovery”. But that’s the career my friend Tom chose.

His work has taken him throughout the world, where his clients have sent him to recover their children. Still confused? Then imagine you’re married to a Brazilian woman who slipped out of the country one night to return home to her native country with your child. The US government isn’t going to chase across the globe to get your kid back. But Tom will.

Man of Mystery

I’d love to see Tom explain his work to a bunch of kids during “career day”. He’d tell them about the high-speed car chases, occasional gun battles, surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques and other assorted international intrigue. I expect he’d inspire a few young people to pursue a truly exciting career in “Kidnap Recovery”.

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I guess you could say Tom is pro family. So much so that he’ll arrange a covert rescue for a child just to keep the family together.

I met Tom in Costa Rica several years ago. He was married to a Costa Rican woman and they were raising two beautiful daughters. Now Tom lives in Naples, Florida with his Columbian girl friend. But that’s just pare for the course when you work in “Kidnap Recovery”.

I caught up with Tom in Naples. We talked about civil unrest, the current ammunition shortage and over population – amongst other related topics.

So now you know who to call if your spouse goes missing with your kid(s). Tom’s not in the phone book and he doesn’t accept American Express. But I can pass along any valid inquiries.

Next Stop – Fort Lauderdale for the Official Launch of the Great American Road Trip

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