I would like to tell you about a man I admire immensely. Tony
is well over six feet tall, with a shock of black hair and a most engaging
smile. You might remember that Tony is the man who volunteered at StarShine Academy.
With his son, he introduced chess to the students. He also donated all the
chess equipment, as well as improved lighting for all the classrooms and bookshelves
for the library. Not only did Tony contribute monetarily, he also gave his time.
Tony is a member of my church and a good friend.
At the same time, Tony designed and handmade small copper
crosses. Tony saw that the crosses were sent to hundreds of our military
serving in the Middle East. Tony has recently taken up the art of printing
beautiful copies of great religious paintings. He calls them “Icons of
Inspiration and Encouragement.” Tony
gives them away, just as he does his copper crosses. I have many of Tony’s
‘icons’ and often pass them on to friends who are going through a bad patch and
needs encouragement.
Tony is married with two sons. He manages his own successful
business. It is an inspiration just being around this selfless man.
Tony is an inspiring
person indeed.
By Lois Jamieson
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