A great many of us benefited from your imagination in creating the Saltire and sending her on her voyages. I had the good fortune of seeing her for Burns Night in Scotland at Ferintosh in 2009, and then being awarded the honor by the weekend's group of taking her onto the Continent of Europe.

It has been an adventure to remember for years to come.

My sincerest best wishes to you, your wife, and children for the year 2011 and many more to come.

Tom Hays
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