Dear Deyse,

On the eve of your wedding, I send Heidi with felicitous wishes for you and Danny to have a happy and wondrous life together.

As a token of affection, I offer this little photo montage created from photos I took when I was just about your age and first experienced Wisconsin (circa 1993).

I look forward to meeting you one day soon. Until then, let me be among the first to welcome you to America. And know that it is people like you, courageous and kind, who have contributed to its greatness by coming here.

Best of everything to you, Danny, your family and your community,

David Rickett
January, 2012