Proud, motivational, and determined – that is how I will remember Dad. I’ll forever cherish all the good memories we’ve had…but I can’t believe you’re really gone. It’s as if only yesterday it was the day of my big game for the All-Scholastic Championship Team of New York. You were so proud of me that day; there was nothing that could ruin your positive energy that day. It felt like thousands of people were watching the game that day, but the only person I cared about was you. I still remember what you told me before the game when I was jumping with nerves, you told me, “Son, forget everything out there. There’s two things you have to remember: I am out there on the stands cheering you on and that you have the ability to go out there,
