The flying bridge is a naval term for the topmost part of a ship. Midshipmen are taught that the flying bridge symbolizes always seeking one's best and striving for the top. You will join Captain William R. O'Gara on his personal, exclusively exciting, and one-of-a-kind life experiences. He was a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, US Navy captain, and outstanding traveler. His journey through the evolving and challenging complications of Alzheimer's disease for fifteen years epitomized the flying bridge syndrome of success. Honored as a graduate marine engineer in 1950, he received the Distinguished Graduate Award from the US Merchant Marine Academy and earned business degrees from Wharton Business School and New York University. He co-founded two undeniably unique and successful businesses, Prison Health Services and Ships Parts Inc. USMMA (Kings Point) was a lifelong focal point for the O'Garas' generous philanthropy, establishing a unique and highly valued scholarship, the O'Gara Honor Society, and presenting Alzheimer's cultural educational programs to the USMMA midshipmen. William's quick wit, sense of humor, enviable business successes, exciting experiences, and a brilliant face-off with Alzheimer's disease were constantly framed by a subtle, underlying love story of his wife's steadfast devotion.