The memory of this past Fourth of July celebration will stay with me for the rest of my life. It was an unexpected and amazing honor to be chosen for the dedication of the Fourth of July activities. I very much appreciate the kind words of my friends. My family and I are truly grateful.

It is equally important to recognize that Andover is blessed with a very dedicated team of first responders. Our teams include fire, medical, and auxiliary members. The training, equipment upkeep, and call responses consume a great deal of time. I am very grateful that such a strong team of responsible people live in Andover.

To these fine people and the people of Andover, I give a heartfelt “Thank you!”