Written by Borge Hansen

Borge A. Hansen, THE GREAT DANE, was born in Denmark during World War II. He began his adventures early in life and set off to see the world when he was in his teens. He spent five years as a merchant marine. When he came to the United States, he overstayed his visa and spent five years as an illegal immigrant. After more adventures on the high seas, he got a visa to return to the United States and join the military. He spent nearly 24 years in the United States Army. He married his wife Brigitte when he was stationed in Germany, and they have been married for nearly 50 years. Borge and Brigitte have one son, Jeffrey.