I spent a couple of hours with Vince Spera and his family near Charlotte, NC the other day. Mr. Spera was one of the passengers on US Airways flight 1549 when it went down in the Hudson River a year ago today. Much has been written about the calmness of the pilots and crew, as well as the passengers, all of whom made it out with little or no injuries. Mr. Spera was one who made a promise to himself to spend more time with his family after the near death experience. So we made some photos of him shooting hoops with his kids, Gabe and Sophia, and helping them with their homework, tasks that he has committed to when he can be home from his work related travels.
The commitment to time with his family is something I can relate to, having a wife and 2 kids, especially being in a profession that takes one away from home for periods that can seem long and hard. We do it because we love the work, but always remember that our time with family is irreplaceable and should not be taken lightly.
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