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The Homeboy Way
I want to thank the many Homeboy board members (current and previous) who have given generously of their time and who have helped guide the organization along with a generous heart. In particular, I want to thank our Board Chair, Pernille Lopez, who has been a good advisor to me and who has imparted quiet wisdom to the organization with a steady hand. I want to thank again and again the many volunteers and donors of Homeboy; many I’ve developed good friendships with. Homeboy would not be the organization it is today without their steadfast support. I want to thank the many advisors and mentors I had in my career. In particular, I want to thank Elmer Orloff, whose sage advice was always on the mark. Additionally, I want to thank all the men and women who have worked with me over the many years—your support and friendship have been special. I’ve come to appreciate the value of balance in life, and I want to thank my many friends who have always been there for me. For all the members of our HHF trail hiking club, who weekly have helped keep me fit and always were there as a sounding board for me as we hiked down the mountain. Likewise, I very much appreciate the efforts of Jenna, who consistently encouraged me to keep setting goals to keep me whole, mentally and physically. I also thank Gordon Bennett and Randall Roche, who have been my spiritual advisors and who patiently and gracefully led me to a deeper understanding of God. As I look at my extended family, I am grateful for all the support I’ve received from all the Vozzos and Bruckers. The values I learned from all of them and the generations before them have formed and impacted my life. To my sons, Louis and Paul. I’m proud of the fine men you are, and my heart bursts with love for each of you. To my wife, Lindy. We have been together since we were eighteen years old, and you have always been there to support me—through all the phases of our life—and you have always believed in me. My love for you is everlasting and complete. You are my soulmate forever.
