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Thank You for the Memories, Dallas

Date:   Nov 5, 2006
From:   International Leatherboy 2006 boy marshall

International Leatherboy 2006 boy marshall (photo: boy Harold)

Hello my Leather Family,

As i begin my journey into my title year i look back at what has brought me to this point and at who have helped me to become who i am today.

This entry is hard yet it is cathartic in a good way. First off too my family in Pittsburgh. Without You all i wouldn’t not be living here today. It is You who have formed my base within my life. Next; my Baltimore Family. i cry when i think of each and everyone of You. My leather brother i love You! My former owners, THANK YOU for showing me that i can become who i am; that a boy has a voice, a powerful voice. And to the ONE, thank you for saving my life! And to the one in DC, thank you for thinking i was worthy of talking to and complementing. That one comment has set off a part of my life and though life gives us odd paths that one time we crossed i shall cherish for all eternity.

i look back at Dallas and the people that i met. To the judges, if only You all new how much i revere Your names and to be put before You to be judged was not only an honor but a privilege. Thank YOU! To Master Mike and Sir Hooker, how odd that paths cross and there is more growing ahead one day at a time. To Miss Mary Elizabeth: when I think back to Dallas i shall remember something my mother once said to me. ‘Every time you take the stage your grandmother shall be watching You.’ The dignity and grace You carry Yourself with remind me so much of her; that woman i loved with all my heart and still do. She was feisty, fun, but very s harp; like you Ma’am. i like to believe that her soul watched me through Your eyes that weekend.

And to all that read this: i live for my community. It is You that have seen me through the tough and the bad and now have witnessed my dream come true. Dallas shall always hold a part in my heart and soul. To the boys that i represent, let me know what your thoughts are as i value each voice. i may not agree with you or like you but i guarantee that i will respect you! And then there are the boys that represent the regions. That love that we share and the moments within our souls from that weekend shall bond us together for entreaty. And also lets not forget the production staff. From Daddy David Labriola to all the stage hands thank you for making sure everything was perfect!

To Phoenix. You welcomed me into Your family and I am proud to have been able to represent you and win. Thank You for all the support you have given me.

And last but not least. To all i have not crossed paths with yet. i look forward to all that meet and to nurturing friendships with those that i have already chanced with in life.

In Leather Harmony,

boy marshall
International Leatherboy 2006