me to become better in every aspect of my life; and for this I will always be grateful. Of

course, without the love and support of my family, all of my efforts would be fruitless.

Therefore, I would like to thank my mother, Nancy; my two sisters, Bridget and Melissa;

and my grandfather, Philip. Finally, I would like to thank my father, Peter M. Vinch, Sr.;

and my uncle, Robert Frie. These men have been my greatest influences, helping to place

me on the proper path through life. Without them, I would have been lost.