As you read in Kevin's blog, yesterday was the 2nd annual Mark W. Carey Memorial Open at the Golf Club at Oxford Greens in Oxford. It was a day to celebrate the memory of my wife's brother, who died suddenly from brain cancer just two years ago, and to raise money for the educational funds for his two your daughters, Nikki and Tarrah.

I cannot begin to thank everyone that was there or who donated something to our cause. Last year we had approximately 75 players in the field, and this year that number jumped up to over 120!

This year the tournament really had me emotional. I broke down on the drive to the golf course just thinking about Mark and all the tournaments we played together with his father and brother. He loved playing golf, he loved being competitive, but most of all he just loved being around his family on days like yesterday. When I got home, my wife and I watched Kevin's 6:00 sportscast. Once again I was brought to tears to see Kevin tell Mark's story. So then I logged on the computer and read Kev's blog, and you guessed, I cried again. We all know where Mark rests in our hearts, but when others treat Mark's memory as important, it really hits close to home. So I got up from my chair, and just like Kevin said, I hugged my daughter Marisa.

Mark's wife, children, parents, siblings, and friends will always miss him, but what he has meant to all of us individually will remain strong. On behalf of the entire Carey family, I thank all those that helped us out yesterday or in the past. Your generosity and kindness will always stay with us.