Clinton laird was born in Hollywood, California in 1943. He attended grade school in Carmel, California where it was determined that he had a noticeable learning disability.

 

In 1957, not being able to read or write Mr. Laird entered Brown Military Academy in San Diego, California as a high school freshman.

 

Four years later in 1961 he graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia achieving academic honors. He went on to attend the University of Miami in Florida.

 

In 1969 Mr. Laird went to work for the City of Santa Clara where he was employed as an Engineering Aide advancing to Senor Distribution Supervisor.