We had talked about this a lot before she died. We both believed that if we were going to give money to help someone, this was the best way to do it.

I am a recovering alcoholic. I work in the field of substance abuse counseling and I see, first- hand, how drugs not only ruin the abuser's lives, but also the lives of children in our communities.

I think when I was introduced to Cash there was a mutual admiration. I'm very proud to have been a part of getting him here.

It was important to her and I wanted to see that it was done. It was kind of a memorial to her.

If it wasn't spaghetti I'd certainly be surprised. Ocala is a pretty conservative town and people like things to be the same. I think if it was not a spaghetti supper everyone would wonder why.

A number of families who attended Eighth Street are back as parents and teachers now. It seems that it is very common amongst people coming home - Ashley and I are not unique in that regard. Our parents instilled in us a sense of connection when we were young. It's great to see our daughter go to our school and encounter that feeling of comfort and camaraderie, that feeling of home.