Thank you.
That’s the biggest thing I can say after the events of last Thursday but it doesn’t seem to be enough.
I was fortunate to be one of the recipients of a King Charles III Coronation Medal, presented to me by Essex MP Chris Lewis. It is no exaggeration to say I am humbled by the honour and extremely appreciative.
I show up to work in the morning like most people and don’t do it for any glory or recognition. I don’t feel I am anything special. That’s why when I’m included in a group of people like the other medal recipients, I am truly amazed to be in their company.
Thank you to everyone along the way both at the federal and municipal level who allowed my nomination to proceed forward. Special thanks to my co-worker, business partner and friend Laura D’Alessandro for putting my name forth to begin with. She’s a great friend and someone who deserves accolades of her own. I appreciate her and am lucky to call her a friend and I also thank her husband and fellow business partner Dominic and their family as well for allowing me to be part of their lives.
Speaking of family, thank you to my own family. That includes my brother Brian and nephew Connor, who were able to attend the ceremony, not to mention my other nephew Kyle and niece Kayla.
I know my stepmother Anna is also very proud and I am a better person because of her.
Of course, my parents are no longer with us on this Earth but they will always be a part of me and are in my heart, mind and soul forever.
Thank you to this great community for allowing me to be part of it and feel welcome every time I go to work, go to the store or do anything in and around town.
Congratulations to all of the other medal recipients, including those honoured by other area MPs and other officials, and I emphasize that it is my honour to be recognized with you. I like to think of myself as a person who tries hard and does his best, so when the camera is pointed at me and it’s my turn to get my photo taken, it really is a unique feeling.
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