Governor of Kentucky Bestows Honors

Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky bestows Colonel commission to Earl Reginald Stevenson

Frankfort, KY (I-Newswire) November 27, 2012 - The Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky has honored Earl Reginald Stevenson, with a commission as a Kentucky Colonel “in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to the nation”. Stevenson joined an impressive list of notables who have been commissioned. Being commissioned a Kentucky Colonel is the highest honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon a private citizen and only the sitting Governor has the power to issue the commission. The honor is conferred upon persons who exhibit exemplary character, leadership, and a dedication to the welfare of others.

Stevenson is a former U.S. Marine, a commissioned Colonel, and life member of Mensa.

Stevenson is a close friend of actor, Johnny Depp and is a direct descendant of John Stevenson, one of the first settlers at Jamestown, Virginia.

Stevenson is a well known friend of actor Johnny Depp, Lisa Marie Presley, David Carradine, Jan-Michael Vincent, Walking Tall's Bo Svenson, Bo Hopkins, former FEMA Director and Undersecretary of Homeland Security Michael D. Brown. He played Johnny Depp’s older brother (for a non-screen credit) in A Nightmare on Elm Street, where he and Depp became friends. Depp and Stevenson were often mistaken for being brothers.

He also holds a coveted Kukkiwon 4th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and a 5th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo from Elvis Presley's instructor.

Larry Wilcox (of CHIPS fame) once said of Stevenson, “Have you ever noticed how some people captivate everyone they speak to? No matter what they look like or how much money they have, they can walk into a room and instantly be the center of attention. When they leave, people think highly of them and want to emulate them. A sort of magnetism that inspires confidence and adoration. Earl has this! A fellow Marine and a good friend.”