Eastern New York Soccer Referee Association

To Nino, Theresa and Members of ENYSRA:

We are overwhelmed by your very generous gift to our family and the outpouring of love and support by so many.

Dennis was very passionate about soccer. The sport of soccer has provided him with many wonderful memories of his childhood and growing up in his native Greece. As a teenager and into adulthood, he continued to pursue his passion by playing, refereeing and becoming inolved with many of the soccer leagues.

Dennis was overcome with gratitude when all the referees came out to support him during the two Lustgarten walks on his behalf. Thank you, especially. to Theresa and Nino for organizing both walks.

Dennis would have been very humbled by the many kind expressions of sympathy from the soccer community - the moments of silence at the many games, the numerous tributes on the various league's websites, as well as the many emails, flowers and gifts sent to us.

My childen and I wish to thank Nino and Theresa, all the referees and the entire soccer community for your very generous gift to our family. There are not enough words to express the gratitude that we feel to each and every one of you.

God bless all of you,

Georgia, Peter, Dean and Calianne Botsaris