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BY GAIL MILLER
Larry understood the importance
of giving back to the communities
where we live, work and play.
We usually think of “giving” as
donating money to individuals
or charities to assist with their
needs. While this is true, “giving”
also means providing time to help
and serve others. In fact, giving
of our time, in most cases, can be
more rewarding and provide a
longer-lasting benefit than giving
someone a few dollars. When
we render service, like we do on
the Larry H. Miller Day of Service,
many wonderful things happen.
We were also able to ma
an impact by having 20,
or 200 people converge on
single project. Then, when
stepped back and saw what w
accomplished, we could see
difference we had made, bo
physically as well as in the lives
those we served.
By working and provid
community service, we enr
our lives and the lives of othe
Our service also shows t
we have a common goal a
common bond in our workpla
and in our community. Becau
we understand that we are al
the same heart; we are unit
making a difference.
I want to thank you
participating in the Larry H. Mi
Day of Service. It means a lot
me personally and a lot to
Mahatma Gandhi said, “The
best way to find yourself is to
lose yourself in the service of
others.” When we take time and
do service in our community, we
forget ourselves, and our hearts
and thoughts are turned to
serving others.
As a group of employees, we
were able to work together
—to shovel, paint, clean, sweep,
read to, sing to, feed and serve
others. Along the way, we
built a better camaraderie with
each other. We met fellow
employees that we didn’t know;
family. I know that Larry wo
be proud to see the differen
we make when we are united i
good cause. WS