ANOTHER YEAR served, getting close to retirement.

CONGRATULATIONS to my unica hija Sara Isabel for graduating with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, summa cum laude, from SUNY Binghamton. She is also one of four BU students to receive a Provost's Award for Excellence in Academic Research in a separate ceremony with BU President Harvey Stenger and Provost Donald Hall. Thank you, baby, for taking these parents over the moon!

I FINALLY RECEIVED formal recognition for having reached a milestone in this journey with the agency.Thank you to DHS and the people who make it all worthwhile as we observe vigilance, render service and maintain integrity in our daily mission. Here's to another five years!