To the greatest teachers in my life:

My mother, Josephine, who taught me the meaning of selflessness

My grandfather, Jerome, who taught me the meaning of integrity

My wife, Denise, who taught me the meaning of strength

My daughters, Danielle and Christine, who taught me what really matters in life

Thank you for your lessons and your love.

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