True, Moose, and I've cited ya's many a time. The Ellis was wary of me upon my initial appearance. Many a Suns fellow implored her to kick me out as an undesirable. And she queried me to see what my side of it was. I gave her my side and she granted me a seat at the table. She never held my past against me, never stated she regretted allowing me in. Sure, she booted me a couple times, but, it wasn't for my past sins.
At the time I was just grateful, but, as the years have passed I look back at it with amazement.
I am humbled, grateful & in awe of not only Ellis, but, of the rank & file SF. You have wisdom, restraint and a gratefulness for what I bring to the Forum. You see my strengths and you enjoy them. You see my weaknesses and you accept them...unconditionally.
It's a fine board with good fellows. You guys give and bend a lot. I see it all the time. I never cite it, because that isn't our way, but, it's dearly noticed, I assure you.
We'll all look back years from now when this is gone and we'll have been a part of something very special, very unique. And that---that part will never end.