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Acknowledgements

To my wife, Sue, my daughter, Anne, and my son, Greg:

I am grateful beyond words for your being in my life. All of you and your
families have made my family complete.

To my parents:

Mom, you did your best to care for all of us despite your circumstances and

health issues.
Dad, I wish you would have been a dad, but your temperament did not allow

for such. I have spent my life attempting to critique and learn what
happened in your life that made you so abusive, cruel, and outright mean. I
believe God took you from the family since human beings can only absorb so
much pain and hurt - both mentally and physically. Dad, you should have

been buried face down, so you could see where you are going.

The lack of love by both of you for us five children left much damage and
emotional scars on each of us.

To my In-laws:

Herbert and Irma Green, I thank you both for opening your hearts and home
to a guy from the other side of the tracks when all other sons-in-law came

from normal families and had families to offer to your grandchildren, who
were either super athletes or scholars. I only had me to offer and never was
I treated differently. The wedding you provided for Sue and me is a highlight
of my life. Thank you for Sue, the love of my life.

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