On Dec. 22, Gail and I were married 60 years.

We were feted at the Mountain View Brasserie in Greenville with six of our siblings and their significant others attending, and our three children, as well.  If you have never attended a La Plante party, my family could show you how you should really celebrate.

As is their norm, Terry Buel and Barbara Klob did an outstanding job setting the whole party in motion and the food was the absolute best of quality and preparation.

My family and Gail and I had a real moment to remember.  They all were very much aware that I would do it again with my gift from God, my wife, my bride, my Gail — so beautiful then, so beautiful now.