To my father, Henry, and the memory of my mother, Ursula, with gratitude for their being role models of strength and integrity; to my wife, Marty, with thanks for her love and support over the years; and to our wonderful children, Benjamin and Joshua, and daughter-in-law, Mirah, who are blazing their own remarkable trails.

—Tom Stanton

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To my parents, Bill and Lorraine, who gave me the values I share today; to my wife, Connie, who has made life's journey a deeply satisfying adventure; and to my daughters, Kathy and Dawn, who have made the journey worthwhile.

—Doug Webster

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