The past five years have been the greatest of my life. There are countless memories to look back on, full of laughs, smiles and even tears. I have met so many people, more than I care to count. A few of those people, changed my life. However, maybe the one that changed me the most, maybe the person I am most proud to say changed me, is my boss, no, my friend Lucas Taylor.
Lucas, thank you for everything. Over the past five years, you have been a Cornerstone to my success. Before you, I never really knew what it was like to have a truly positive male influence in my life. I wouldn't be the man I am today without you. You lead and taught by example. I learned how to be professional and how to conduct myself around people. You even taught me how to not be on time. I admire many things about you Lucas, the things you do for Keystone College and it's students are truly under appreciated. You're the go-to guy, the guy who is always willing to pick up the slack. The guy that is willing to stay long past five o'clock to get work done and be a positive face for the student body. Your personality is a staple here, people gravitate toward you, they want to associated with you and I was no different.
I have been lucky enough to be associated with you. I have been lucky enough to call you my friend. We've had a lot of great times. Like that time when we scared the hell out of the lady in the lobby of the Hyatt in Arlington, Virginia! Or when I went on a rollercoaster for the first time and had to try not to cry. You have been there through it all, I consider you my greatest role model.
Thank you for the opportunity to grow and lead, thank you for looking past the four wheels around my waist and treating me as well as anyone could.
Most of the time, all I wanted to do was make you proud, I hope I did that. I hope that I had an impact on your life, like you did on mine. I don't know where life is going to take me next, I don't know how successful I'm going to be in the future. But, everyday I'm going to continue to strive for greatness and as I do, I'm going to keep the things you taught me in mind. Lucas, I love you. Until we meet again, ciao for now.