People are what makes this job, this existence worth showing up for day in and day out. Sometimes we take for granted that the people whose presence in our lives will always be there. We lose track, or go seperate ways, or just get hurt at work and find ourselves out of the loop for a while.

In September, my friend Mandy, one of the nurses at Rhode Island hospital was optimistic about her son, Jack’s chances for survival. He had cancer. He died on November 3rd. His mom is back at work, somehow finding the courage to take care of other people. Rest in Peace, Jack.

http://www.rifuneral.com/obituaries/Guerin_Jack_M.htm

My partner, Ryan will be shaving his head as the Captain of Local 799′s St. Baldrick’s team to show solidarity and raise funds for cancer research. I’ve been doing this blog for years and don’t ask for much, but I’m asking you to donate what you can by following the link. Any contribution is greatly appreciated.

http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/participantid/375890

This is Ryan. Soon, he will be even more hideous when they lop off his hair.

Thank you for your support.