Edgar L. Helmey was born and raised on a working farm outside of Savannah, Georgia, where, as a young boy, his mother and father began building his character around the principles of hard work, family and service. These principles enabled him to enjoy a fulfilling life, on a journey from growing up on the farm during the Great Depression through pursuit of his American dream to become a pilot, raise a family, and experience a long and healthy life with those he loves. Many of us wonder how families and individuals got along "back then" without the modern conveniences, technology and attitudes that exist today. On his journey of over nine decades, Ed has seen and experienced the many periods of rapid change the United States and our world has undergone along the way. What began as a journal of a few memories to leave for his family, blossomed into a rich story of his life centered around the sharing of many observations, stories, and experiences along the way. Planned as a multi-part series, Life As I Remember It, Part I: 1928-1956 depicts his first 28 years with fascinating insights into living on a farm, going to college in the mid-1940s, joining the Air Force and earning his pilot wings. His easy to read style, with many pictures along the way will provide enjoyment for anyone interested in getting a good taste of what life was like for many during these years.