" Life is continually teaching me lessons. I've learned to be humble, to have faith in dark hours, to see that there is more goodness in people than evil. The many ways that our classmates have reached out toTom and me during his illness, whether it was a note or a gift or your presence at the Glen Rock Inn fundraiser, has touched our hearts more than can be imagined. Tom fought a most noble battle. He loved life and he struggled to stay in it. He will remain forever in my heart.
It is taking me a long time to send my thanks to you individually, and it is my goal to get in touch with each of you in the coming weeks. But I wanted you all to know how grateful we are for your support.
Be well; be happy. Joyce Berrian"