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AN ATTITUDE
OF GRATITUDE
at Thanksgiving
In keeping with the gratitude of the original Thanksgiving, friends and neighbors have taken a
moment to express what they are thankful for this year.
PAUL JONES, MD, F.A.A.F.P. FRANCIS ROONEY
Concierge Medicine Congressional Candidate, Southwest Florida
I am most grateful for my family. My children are happy and “I am eternally thankful for the opportunities and freedoms
healthy and either gainfully employed or working hard at school. I we have in this country. We owe our gratitude to the brave
am especially grateful for my wife who keeps our family centered Americans who have come before us and built this country,
and on whom I can rely. Finally, I am very grateful for the Naples in addition to the members of our nation’s military and
community. It is an incredibly beautiful, safe and wonderful place their families for the sacrifices endured while defending the
to live, and, seems to get better every day. Happy Thanksgiving! freedoms that make America exceptional.”
RICK LOCASTRO ALLEN WEISS M.D.
Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Ret) President and CEO NCH Healthcare Systems
I’m thankful for the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. “I continue to be thankful for the privilege of helping
Watching our Olympians in Rio waving our flag to celebrate everyone in Southwest Florida live longer, happier,
their achievements was exciting... But I’m most thankful for those and healthier lives. Being a member of a team of 4,300
who fought for that flag and who continue to fight for it across compassionate and competent caregivers who are dedicated to
the globe every day proudly wearing the uniform. Their service, the noble profession of helping others is a continuing source
sacrifice, and the courage of those who did the same before them of energy and inspiration."
is extraordinary. They all have my sincere thanks, my admiration,
and my respect. We can’t thank THEM enough. Never miss an MAYOR BILL BARNETT
opportunity to shake the hand of a veteran and thank THEM for
their dedicated service. Our personal thanks means more to them Mayor of Naples
than we often realize… and their service has meant more to our As this Holiday Season approaches I am thankful for the
country and the freedoms we have… than many remember. following and not necessarily in the order that I list them
(smile)
DAVE ELLIOTT My wife Chris, my children and my eight grandchildren.
My rescue Bulldog Zsa-Zsa and my two rescue cats Ava
Celebrity Radio Host and Maggie.
Being thankful is easier done than said if you stop to think My friends, they know who they are!
My health.
about it,but I wonder how many of us say it? Admittedly I don’t say Being Mayor of the City of Naples.
it as much as I probably should. But here’s what I’m thankful for: The people that I serve with on our Naples City Council.
First and foremost, my family: My wife, Eileen, who makes my life The great staff and employees of our City.
full (and organized). For my very active 10-year-old, Maggie, for Living in a generous and giving community.
keeping me feeling young and up on the latest Cool Kids music on And at least a hundred more!
Pandora. For living in this slice of heaven and making the decision
to do so 23 years ago. For the privilege of being in the presence of
so many great, kind and generous people on an almost-daily basis.
And for the cats, Cinder and Ella, who make one realize that there
are creatures great and small on this earth who all need each other.
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