Paul served six years in the Navy, participating in the evacuation of Saigon in 1975. His ship the Enterprise provide air cover. Paul worked in the nuclear engine department. This was why the navy took responsibility for his cancer.

He worked for Pacific Scientific for the last 20 years. Working on the THAAD Missile program and other defense projects. He specialized in fiber optics for guidance systems.

Paul and his wife Irene were married for 32 years and he will always be the love of her life.