January 18, 2017 As you all can imagine, this has been a very hard time on the behalf of my mother and our family, we truly appreciate everyone's support!! I would like to take this time and express my appreciation for all the people here today First, I'd like to express gratitude to each and everyone here today who came to offer honor and love my father's life. I know if my father had somehow, someway touched your life, you defiantly touched his... He would want me to thank you all and note his love for each of you. My father had a big heart and didn't shy away from sharing it with others. So for that, I thank you all! Want to thank the Lutz family and the services they provided. Putter and John Lutz have been family friends for many years we sincerely appreciate your expressed warm concern for our family at this difficult time. John PAR Lutz.. I personally thank you for being there at every step of this difficult journey. Thank you! I want to thank Pastor Simmons. Our family appreciates your prayers and blessings. - Thank you! I want to thank the US ARMY and their military honor, which was presented to my father today. My father loved this country and is a strong advocate for all US military forces and the men and women who serve. On the behalf of my father, thank you! ***A special and heartfelt thanks to my father's VA Nurse, Jennifer Lombardo. Meeting Jennifer for the first time, today, I realize now why my father and mother always referred to her as a daughter she was very instrumental when to my father's physical and mental care. There's no doubt, my father would want me to make certain that Jennifer get the biggest hug and kiss, coming from him Jennifer, you are awesome For all you've done, Thank you! I also want to thank family; My Father's Twin Brother, my Uncle John, my Aunt Susie Cousins Randy, Shelly, DonnaSue and their spouses you were there from the first minute we learned the sad news and I know you'll ride this out with us till the very end Your support has been greatly appreciated and love you Thank you! My father's sister, my Aunt Dolores and her husband Richard Aunt Dolores made certain my mother had a hot meal soon after learning about dad no hesitation, unconditional love Aunt Dolores, Rich - Thank you! My Brother,John His wife Kelly and my nephews Alex and Aaron Together, we'll hang tuff, as we always did; we have much to live for. John, thanks for the walk on Neversink Mountain yesterday. I know you trying to personally help me move forward I appreciate you and love you! Thank you! I'd be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most special persons in my life, my wife Susan. As my mother would say and, my father had said,,, Sue is like a walking angel. My father was so grateful for you in so many ways, you set the bar very high when it came to everything and anything you did for him and my mother I know, my father had a very special place in his heart for you and loved you dearly. Thank you! Mother You have made it all possible, you granted me the pleasure of having such an awesome father. Mom Thank you!!!!!!!! With all my heart, I love you! In conclusion: My Father Dad, there are just too many words I wish to say and not enough time to cover them all. You ARE the best father I could have. Know, a day won't pass when you won't have my heart. Wherever you might be, save me a seat on the bus!! God speed, I love you forever! Thank you!!!!