*****I WOULD LIKE TO THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING ME TO SWEEP ALL
3 MEN’S PHYSIQUE CLASSES…..WINNING THE OPEN MEN’S PHYSIQUE CLASS, THE MASTER’S
MEN’S PHYSIQUE CLASS AND THE OVERALL MEN’S PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE LAST
NIGHT AT THE 2013 NPC Vermont Bodybuilding Championships. It was truly one of
the greatest nights of my life. I would like to personally thank promoter Mike
Feulner for giving me the opportunity to compete in this great event. Mike is
one of the greatest promoters in the world and it was great to see him again.
After the show I was able to speak with Mike. Among other things I told Mike
how much I respected him as a promoter, human being and personal friend of
mine. Just amazing! I would like to thank the judging panel for believing in
me. It was an honor standing before you in 3 separate line ups. I would like to
thank IFBB Pro Jose Raymond. Jose is one of the best bodybuilders in the world.
The kindness and words of encouragement he has shown me will forever be
appreciated. “You’re an amazing athlete and friend Jose, proud of you for
everything you have done in the bodybuilding and fitness world…..honored to
call you my friend.” IFBB Figure Pro Amy Puglise, it was honor to meet you in
person. You are truly a credit to the fitness industry. Thank you so much for
all the kind words you said to me while I was waiting to walk onto the stage.
You are a beautiful person inside and out! God Bless you always Amy. Special
thanks to the man, my friend, police officer and go to guy Larry Cuzzi. Thank
you my brother for going on the journey with me, I couldn’t have done it
without you and all of the inspiration and motivation you gave me to stay
mentally tough and keep going. As I told people before this show I felt in my
heart there was something special about it. It was exactly 1 month to the day
my grandfather died. He was like my father. One month to the day I was at his
bedside as the very last person to tell him how much he was loved before God
called him home. I told people if I won my class I would dedicate it to him but
to win all 3 classes and take the Overall Men’s Physique Championship it was
like something out of a movie. I told people if won the overall title I would
get emotional. It didn’t happen on stage but I did speak after the event on
camera and I thanked a few special people about my win. I did get very
emotional on film when I said that I dedicate this night, “to the greatest man
I have ever known…..my grandfather, Bill Hafner.” After the show when I spoke
with Mike Feulner I told him I thanked him on film and the video would go
global in the near future. When I gave my thank you speech after this event it
really came from my heart. I wanted those special people to know how much I
appreciate them and how thankful I am to God for granting me this moment. I did
work very hard and I am honored as I will forever look back on this night as
one of my life’s greatest.
God Bless
