What an amazing feeling it was to arrive at the Aquinnah old Town Hall and find myself amid over 100 well-wishing friends and colleagues. How very happy you all made the evening for me and Nancy. There are so many of you to thank, I hope not to miss anyone.

A huge thank you:

• To those who planned the occasion.

• To the Cub Scouts and Ewell Hopkins for presenting me with a special flag and federal commendations for my many years of work.

• To those who cooked, served the food and took care of cleaning up the kichen!

• To those who helped decorate the town hall.

• To the folks who photographed us all.

• To everyone who attended, it was wonderful to be with you and your presence meant the world to us.

So many of our friends have been very supportive and helpful to us throughout our last two years of health problems and logistical issues — we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you once again. You all have been most kind and we’ll never forget your good deeds. You are most important to us.

We hope you all have enjoyed the magical holiday season so far and will share in our very best wishes for a happy, healthy 2012!

Walter and Nancy Delaney
Aquinnah