I learned of the sad news of dear Denise just yesterday and am so sorry I am not able to come today to offer my condolences to Bob and the rest of the family. Denise was such a special lady... always gracious and so kind to me. She helped me enormously as VP of the Lending Comforts as I struggled in the presidency. She encouraged me and gently guided me. I owe her so much. She was very dear to me.