Gratitude

Over-gratitude doesn't exist. The hyphenated word itself is awkward. There are so many people to thank for last Thursday's fundraiser at Tommy Doyle's that I am overcome with gratitude.

So THANKS in no particular order to the following people:

To Jean, my wife: Who took the photos, assembled and built the pics, designed and ordered the jerseys, assembled the postcards and notes, and planned so much. And still looked stunning in a lovely dress that evening.

To Mark: For coordinating with Tommy Doyle's, reserving the upstairs room, and ordering the vittles.

To Yvonne, Stephana and Tom: For the support and especially for the cupcakes.

Pat & Mary Alyce Gasbarro (my folks): Who drove up from RI and helped us setup the whole shebang. They've also been helping us enormously in moving out of our apartment. They've been doing double-duty.

To Marianne: Who helped setup, manned the desk, and kept us sane.

To Anne: Who brought o-ur 4 nieces and nephews (Aidan, Hayley, Ainsley, and Keegan), who really livened up the place.

To the McNamara Clan, who drove into the city from all over: Paul, Sean, and Aunt Sandy, who drove from Rhode Island.

And thanks to all of you who showed up!
George Ferreira
Suzanne Smetana
Dmitri Pavlov
Kris Taksen
Dave Putt
Doris Harney
Bob Harney
Curt Springer
Robert Budding
Ashley Freeman
Patricia Smith
Alex Calhoun
Teresina Cardamone
Chele Putt
Kate Silfen
Noreen Ryan
Terri Sojot
Hara Aronson
James McKenzie
Janet Tighe