Editors, Vineyard Gazette;

Last week my wife and I returned from New England Baptist Hospital where she had undergone a knee replacement. She was released just before 10:30 a.m. Not likely to make the noon boat but worth a shot.

We arrived exactly at noon and the boat was still there. Our wonderful driver, Andy, told the shack personnel about Susan’s operation. They immediately notified boat personnel who produced a wheel chair and took loving care of my beloved.

We were on and off loaded as if we were royalty. A shout out to our wonderful SSA folks who, day in and day out, regardless of weather and circumstances, are so supportive, competent and caring.

Thank you SSA employees.

Andy Goldman
Chilmark