Larry Folloni, Author of “My Way” 1919-

Co-Dedicatee:

Selfless, patient, humble, hard working, a Prince of Graciousness, a genius, humorist, scientist, raconteur, world traveler, diplomat, a world leader in clean and renewable energy resource development, a hugely accomplished and respected problem solver, a high level public servant for U.S. Presidents and Governor Brown and the citizens they served, a great father and a great friend. Dr. James A. Walker. If the mark of success in life is how many people around you that you've helped to become successful up to their highest hopes, then Dr. Walker is one of the most successful men alive. Just wait until you read HIS BOOK(s)!!!!!! {And check out the section where his father, the one time President of The United States Little League Organization, brought young James to sit right behind the dugout at the 1952 MLB All Star Game at Shibe Park in Philadelphia . And after the game young James got to go to the Locker Room to visit with a who's who of baseball legends, including Mickey Mantle, Dom DiMaggio, Larry Dobi (who was a later visitor to my Dad's house in Bridgewater, MA, as he was scouting local baseball legend Glen Tufts), Yogi Berra, Nellie Fox, Stachel Paige!! Phil Rizzuto Al Rosen, Roy Campanella, Stan The Man Musial, Pee Wee Reeese, Jackie Robinson, Enos Slaughter, Duke Snider, Warren Spahn Bobby Thomson and RED SCHOENDIENST! Small world.}

Most Special Appreciation:

Helen Mary Louise Mark Folloni. Helen was tragically
paralyzed from head to toe in 2000. Although she can do virtually nothing for herself, including speak, we know that somehow her prayers are sustaining and supporting our efforts. She always loved the Red Sox. The song “I Love The Red Sox” is actually a slightly modernized adaptation of a song that she made up to sing to the Folloni children in the 1950's. Fittingly, it is all of her grandchildren that sing the last verse on this song in the “The It's Possible Team” album. Aka Saka Taka Laka Maka, Helen, We Love You Too!

Acknowledgements:

To Larry Bond, the world's greatest confidant, consultant and confidence constructor. Larry backed up his encouragement by being the first major cash contributor to this effort. Larry also first came up with the brilliant and simply correct idea to give our music away to our deserving troops overseas, as much as we could possibly afford to. (So what if we give away some music albums? Our service heroes have volunteered to risk their lives as required, so that we can continue to enjoy our magnificent bounty of freedoms and traditions, including our great all American past time, Major League Baseball. As much as the Yankees and Sox Nation Fans might pick on one another, we all know that we are united as AMERICANS for freedom and democracy. To Thu Thuy T. Vo, a passenger on the last flight out of occupied Vietnam in 1975 a beneficiary of our great nation who has returned the favor by never taking a hand out, by working tirelessly and cheerfully for her family and adoptive country, and for her constant support of Red Mooner himself in this effort. Thuy's niece Wendy Van was always upwards, positive and forward in her support, even though her heart is with the Oakland Raiders. It was Wendy who bought the beautiful “BOSTON RED SOX” window blinds that can be seen in photos of my office herein. The same goes for her cousin, my ‘nephew' Alex Navasca, my extremely competent 24/7 Chiropractor. Also, Quinn Hirsohn, Harry Yaglijian, Julio Mercedes, Julio Bravo, Lawrence Folloni Jr., Aaron “Jay” Jackson, Hilary “Peaches” Thompson, who sent me from New York, New York, back to New England and ready for another Road Trip! Dirk ‘Cardinals' Perkins. Taylor Rose Leen for her exuberant enthusiasm and her convincing us to add YOUNG THEO (from Cotton Eyed Joe) to the playlist lineup. Cameron Hank Leen for his Love of The Game. God-Daughter Victoria Helen Dent for her little voice and BIG HEART, Michael Dent for his inspirational dance moves and singing, Jenny Dent, The Leader of The Pack, Ava Folloni for being the youngest vocalist to Grace our project, and Scottie Dent, the next pro from our clan. Francisco & Alba Yvette Nov. 6, 2004, Don Victor Robles, who taught to regularly and sincerely ask of those in his life: “Do you need anything?” Mann, Dr. John Forman, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard, Steven Allen Crowley (Soxi-Mo's Greatest Advocate), Annie & Alan Silvia, Bill Boo Hoo Voodre, Carlos Nieto of J&N Records. Dawn Mueller, Greg Carapetyen, Ernie Patito (New Yorkers in the Music Industry!). Rico Flores, Tina Prater & Rico, Diane Bertozzi, Tom Rooker, Peter DeVeber, Joe Poli,, Julie Eugley, timtastic.com (Dirty Sox Font), all of our performers. Attorney Gary Schefski of San Francisco , of a talented baseball family himself. Ken Kaufmann and Larry Roberts of Scadden, Arps, Debbie and Tom Dent went especially above and beyond the call, even though Tom is a lifelong avid Cubs fan . Jay Sweet, David Field, and Tim Sexton . Steve Walkers's “Sonrisa”, Nanrisa. Soundwave Studios of Oakland and Big Al Lucchesi. Mark, Mary, Jessica and Andrew Gagliardi, for encouraging us to get our music mixes right. Ricky Warren. Bobby, Tommy & Liz Bois. Hollywood Helen for her faith and prayers. Haddon Kime, for his sounds of the Kenmore Green Line. James McKelvey Walker, Chris Koehler, Laiv, Hip, Brianne Hodges, Orlando Torriente, Regina Espinoza, Angelita & Nacho Caxaj. Henry & Margaret Clement, Finney Mo and the Gumbo Band and Posse, Roberto Ledesma and Bianca, Abbe Nameche and Dawn Mueller of Cherry Lane Music. The Carter Brothers, Ralph & Tiny Tavares and all others who believed enough in us to invest their professional and services and wholehearted support in the cause. Gene Zahas, Rebecca & Robin, NH Sec. of State, Alison Kelley, BofA, Hampton, N.H., Chris Kunody and Allison Kelley of the BofA. And to Hung Van, our multi-media computer wizard and muffler man always ready to provide valuable assistance and to give us a break.