Cole’s adolescent years were anything but ordinary. While he had not yet gained and appreciation for the fine arts, he became very active in the performance arts. He preformed in several plays, worked as a runway model, a print model, and actively participated in various social organizations. After high school he developed a taste for stone sculpture and attended the third highest art university in the nation, Memphis College of Art. After a year and still not finding peace within himself, or sure that it is necessary to pay to learn a gift or already possessed talent, and unsure if such a thing is cognitively obtainable at all, he returned home to his native Oklahoma.

     Soon after his return and the travesty of September 11^th, he began to feel the calling to serve his country where he enlisted in the United States Navy.

     After accepting the rate of Aviation Structural Mechanic, he was attached to the world’s last F14 tomcat fighter squadron where he served on three aircraft carriers in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Southern Watch, and Operation Iraqi freedom, he also visited over 15 countries and traveled completely around the world one time. As a sign of appreciation for his service, he received over 14 military decorations, including the Navy Achievement medal from Commander Howe, commanding officer of VF-31, and a flag letter of accommodation from Rear Admiral J.A. Winnefeld, Jr, Commander of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group for being a ubiquities member in the aiding of the liberation of the people of Iraq.

     During this memorial event in American history, he also managed to write a book, complete his associates’ degree in Aviation Technology, and plant the seeds for his now flourishing art career.

     Currently Cole has completed his obligation with the military and is once again continuing his studies. Majoring in Sociology and Legal Studies at East Central University he plans to continue on into law school. He is also active in the Pauls Valley Masonic Lodge, the Stratford American Legion, and the Pauls Valley Arts Counsel.