Michael was always available when needed, which has been difficult in this more than difficult times. I don't think an old man like me could have done this life change without the help of he and the whole team provided. Please give my thanks to him and the whole team to make this happen. Also give my condolances to Michael, everyone at your firm, Mr Ed Wehmer,, to your firm for the trust in me and ultimately providing a loan (which were not really available) to me that allowed us to buy McDonnell lnvest Management away from Morgan Stanley, and to the world at large to the passing of Joe Alaimo, my mentor and ( hopefully my best friend)due during this process. That event might have hampered my ability to complete the process without your assistance. Please excuse any misspellings/typos re my thoughts due to older age. Best Regards, Ed