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Dan Ryan's avatar

…and when I think of all of the other winners, who I’ve missed, I think I’ll need to dedicate something to them too.

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Mikey Dobin's avatar

Dan this is beautiful.

Aliyah is always woven into my life as well, through one simple gesture when I was in a bad place and she help lift me out.

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Christine's avatar

Really beautifully stated Mr. Ryan! Seriously though- you really captured why Aliya is beyond deserving of this recognition. Really beautiful.

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Aliya K's avatar

@Mikey Dobin @Dan Ryan - It’s the magic of the pod, the bond we all share, once it’s there it never leaves. We all were lucky enough to come up at a time when it transcended jobs. This piece squeezed my heart. May the carpet continue to lift us all, from piano bar to podium, success to success- knowing that there it is big enough with heart enough for everyone. 🤍

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