A Strong Grip: The Stories of Oregon’s Bud Lewis, An Ageless icon

Sharp, inspiring, ageless Bud Lewis, lives large, fully, and actively with an ever-expanding group of friends of all ages. His influence is deep and broad throughout his hometown and beyond. His stories tell of the choices he has made that have molded him into a person others look to for wisdom, guidance and love of life. Among those stories are: - His WWII years serving in the South Pacific with the 41st Infantry Division - Walking Portland's streets as a beat cop - Guiding the Portland Police Bureau's Sunshine Division - Teaching countless teenagers to drive - Serving as the sole security officer for the Portland wrestling matches - Winning, over athletes of all ages, an annual decathlon competition at ages 68 through 73. And competing again at age 96 - Helping prompt the return of WWII Japanese flags - And more