my father, jimmy desmond, mel a police also. only ones that are left in this picture, my aunt evelyn who is 95 easier old. -- years old. she's in a home now. as a nurse, all know that things are expensive and so she would really use your support right now. especially to support her husband that died in the line of fire. please keep your promises. i appreciate it. thank you. >> next speaker is al marco followed by parrisha followed by lois scott. you have the floor. >> tough to add to anything to every that's been said here. it's kind of personal with me. my best friend of 45 years and 25 years in the fire department just passed away. he was retired in 1994 because of a heart attack. his widow could use that cup settlemental cola. every little dollar helps. >> next speaker is patricia followed by lois scott. thank you for coming. o'connor. thank you. >> i'm in low voice today. i won't make much of a speech. i want to tell you, i was with the group who retired on the 1992. we appreciate the cola. >> lois scott, welcome. you have t