We only had a brief meeting with Sandy's dad a few years back but of course, it was memorable. (Sandy is my next door neighbor in Hastings.) He had come for a visit to our little town during the summer. We went to a bbq at a friends house and we loved his happy and joyful spirit. My husband Mike, always remembered how he pulled him aside at the dinner and motioned to Sandy and told him "That's my girl..." He was so proud. It was so sweet. I see how Sandy has her dad's big blue eyes and how they have been passed down to her beautiful son, Alessandro. That night, he told us stories about some of his favorite music acts and you could see how music made him come alive. Meeting him helped me see why my dear sweet neighbor has such a happy and joyful spirit. And she really is his girl… With love, Liz, Mike and Maxwell Thomas