As always this book is dedicated to my wife, Grace.

No man could ever ask for a better life partner.

It is also dedicated to my daughter, Dr. Kaitlin Ryan-Smith; my son, Michael; my son-in-law, Daniel; and my new granddaughter, Riley Grace.

You all know how special you are to me.

Finally, the book is a tribute to my brother-in-law,

Mark Veldhuis, and my good friend, Charlie Esposito.

Two outstanding men taken from us far too soon.