Thanks for the kind note, Joe. At the end of the day, you're one of the best human beings I know. That manifested itself in 3 key ways over the years: 1. Mentor - You may be hanging up your skates, but your sage advice and key insights on how to be a good manager, businessperson, and human being live on every single day in my approach. Although those that I interact with don't know it, they're actually interacting with echos of your wisdom (and a little bit of Brian personality thrown in for effect). 2. Manager - You were always great about steering me in the correct direction, especially the times when a little extra emphasis was required. In hindsight, those are the most important lessons I ever learned and I carry them with me today. Everyone needs someone like you in their professional life. 3. Friend - Over the years our relationship evolved into one of my most prized friendships. Our shared love of sport and common sense bound us together far longer than any standard professional relationship ever could. Thanks for always being there for me. Congratulations on an amazing career! It shouldn't be lost that the recommendations you made to customers were literally experienced by millions of community users across the world. Wild stuff when you really sit back and reflect on it. Thanks for everything and enjoy the next season of your life - incredibly well deserved. Brian
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