The years have gone by quickly. Much has been accomplished in my life with Evelyn and hopefully much more has yet to be accomplished. But what would our lives have meant if they were so quickly forgotten without passing on the lessons we have learned? Your forefathers sacrificed greatly to make this land a better place for you and me. I hope that we have contributed in a similar fashion for our family, friends and colleagues. So, as my time on earth draws to a close, I am glad that we had the opportunity to purposefully put together the tapestry of our lives in this book for those who follow....

The years have gone by quickly. Much has been accomplished in my life with Evelyn and hopefully much more has yet to be accomplished. But what would our lives have meant if they were so quickly forgotten without passing on the lessons we have learned? Your forefathers sacrificed greatly to make this land a better place for you and me. I hope that we have contributed in a similar fashion for our family, friends and colleagues. So, as my time on earth draws to a close, I am glad that we had the opportunity to purposefully put together the tapestry of our lives in this book for those who follow....