Naval Science instructor Brian Belk comes to Radford after spending the last 24 years as an Active Duty Navy Corpsman.

He has a Medical Laboratory Technician Certification from George Washington University, and he took classes at the University of Maryland University College.

Teaching at Radford has been a positive experience so far.

“I am quickly becoming attached to Radford and can see why many teachers are here for their careers,” he said.

When he is not spending time with his six-year-old Reid, he enjoys playing golf, cycling, and he hopes to get back into training for triathlons soon.

Belk shared some quotes from Tecumseh, a Native American leader in 1812, that resonate with him.

“Live your life so that the fear of death can never enter your heart…Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and in the service of your people.

Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself…

When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose lives are filled with the fear of death, so that when time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”