Taken in front of the famed Elephant Bar, at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, in Phnom Penh. Some say the bright light on my right shoulder is the Light of God that goes with me everywhere; others say it is, Tinker Bell-like, the Tiny Fairy Princess; still others say that it is the reflection of Colonel's greatness, who was taking this photo. Come off it: the photographer forgot to take the flash into consideration!
Thanks to the good graces of World Emergency Relief and her husband Abet, Michele Laurel traveled with us around the Philippines as tour guide, aide-de-camp, logistical genius, and all around care-giver. When our plane failed to arrive in Naga City, it was Michele who helped rescue us: without her we would probably have spent more than only one extra day in that hot, muggy airport.
Colonel Doner and his son CJ. (The Indian is a member of Florida State University booster club.They're everywhere!) Colonel is my oldest and dearest friend. His son CJ is no longer merely my best buddy's son, but my friend and fellow conspirator.
Wally McCall: the glue that holds all of our organizations together, a financial wizard, omni-competent administrator, and dear friend.
Wally's husband, Captain (ret.) Bill McCall. I thought we would be helped by Bill's linguistic acumen. Turns out he is only fluent in Mandrin Chinese. Sheesh Bill, what's up with that?
Davide Zaccariello: Manages CME, an Italian Charity. Often suspected of being a member of the Mafia; a.k.a. Dartangnan: close friend, confidant, counselor, coach, and trainer. A prince of a man.
Copyright, Monte E Wilson, 2008
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