To Honor My Father
Even though I live half a nation away, I will forever remember my home is by the sea: I am the son of a son of a fisherman. My ancestors were fishermen, pirates, explorers and soldiers – sometimes they were all four at the same time. Like me, they travelled the world and sought its wonder only to return again to a familiar shore. Thank you Dad for giving me a sense of my heritage.

To Honor My Mother
Who knows the boundaries of love? Where is the rule that can measure its length and width and breadth? If such a device came to be, your love would be the gold standard and mine a lesser copy to calibrate it by. Some have said I care for others, but only because of your example of love for me. Thank you Mom for giving me a heart.

To Honor My Brother and Best Man
Troubles often befall a man, it is the way of this life. Sometimes they cannot be avoided, sometimes a man brings them on himself. Through all the many troubles I’ve had of both kinds, you have defended me and kept me from harm. I hope to fight for others at least half as much as you have fought for me. Thank you Chris for protecting me from many things, especially myself.

To Honor My True Friend
Adventure comes in many forms and we have had a few. We have travelled to exotic locations, we’ve gone into business together, and we’ve shared a few tears along the way, but we’ve always been able to give our friends a smile. I get easily distracted by the latest shiny thing, but our friendship will endure long after they are gone. I pray to be a steadfast friend that never runs away from hardship. Thank you Shane for being my true friend, especially when I didn’t deserve it.

To Honor My Wise Friend
The way a man lives will determine his destiny and eternal fate, the life of his family shapes the destiny and fates of many others. It is good and right to be generous, fair, hospitable and gracious, but without love, these virtures fall to the ground like overripe apples. I would not continue to pursue these and other virtues without the council of your wisdom. I hope to imitate your life, your heart, and your family. Thank you Jeff for being a light to guide my steps.

To Honor the Pure of Heart
The world is full of color and beauty waiting to be discovered. In every day, there are untold wonders that surround us in a dizzying array of sense and perception. God created everything that can be known on Earth and he declared it good. In every event where we’ve shared time, I am amazed at the ease and joy you eagerly share with others. I pray to enjoy every moment as precious, but with the ease of one that trusts God is good in all situations. Thank you Bryon for your boundless joy, it is a tremendous encouragement to me.

To Honor a Fellow Worker
Every man has a talent, but not every man has a heart. Diagnostic tools abound to plumb the depths of skill and craft, but there is no tool for the heart. Many men that never find their heart, much less give it away once unearthed. For all your hard work for those on your watch, let me remind you: Heart will always trump talent every time, no question. Give me ten men with heart and I will show you true talent. I pray to be as devoted to what is right as you despite all accusations of failure. Love never fails. Thank you Jason for working so hard with me to teach the Word of God.