I know it?s a little late, one week, but this morning it just kind of came over me all at once what other people have done, over the last year, in support of my personal dreams and goals. My primary goal is to come out of the year wiser and stronger than the previous year. In that regard, I have accomplished my goal!
2008 was an amazing year for me. One hell of a roller coaster ride! One of the toughest ever for sure! I?ll not air my dirty laundry here (LOL!).
As I grew up, I was always told to shoot for the stars, but was never shown how. It is through my relationships with all of those listed (and more that are unassociated to the pool world) that I have come to understand, no one gets to those stars without the support of others.
I really just wanted to say ?Thank You!? to my pool friends and supporters, all of whom in one way or another helped me get over some big hurdles in the past year: personally, as a player, or business-wise. Without the support of you all, I would never get anywhere. I am eternally grateful.
As I am a strong believer in public recognition, in no specific order, heartfelt thanks go out to all of the following:
(Individuals)
Neil Fujiwara, Eric Petersen & Kelly, Chris Tate, Russ Martin, Tony Kalamdaryan, Elia Davtyan, Max Eberle, Mike Davis, Ernesto Dominguez, Oscar Dominguez, Ismael Paez, Louis Ulrich, Rafael Martinez, Frank Almanza, Eddie Cohen, Justin Collet, Chad Pullman, Elias Valles, Timberly Pike, Connie Rim, Greg Sullivan, Sal Butera, Jay Helfert, Melinda Huang, Tina Pawloski, Chef Anton, Ariel Carmeli, Ned Morris, Rodney Morris, Raj Hundal, Jeff Bey, Mike Howerton, Jerry Forsyth, JR Calvert, Sally Timko, Ceci Strain, Jake Schwartz, Tony Annigoni, Joe Rogan, Marshall Jung, Allen Hopkins Man Hoang, Glen Constantino, Don Purdy, Bill Maropolis, and most of all my loving wife (not a pool player).
(AZ Forum members)
Jazz, Cueball1950, Johnnyt, Fatboy, Fujiwarrior, TATE, PoolHustler, mexpoolplyr, Zirroe, dabarbr, Max Eberle, Louis Ulrich, bignasty, JCIN, girlwon1, Timberly (retired), CHRIM, Gregdiamond, Jay Helfert, OMGWTF, AZhousepro, Jerry Forsyth, nineballcc, Pooltees, Holly, Marop, and Joe Rogan.
(Business supporters)
Predator Products, Omega Billiards, PoolTees, Tiger Products, Ariel Carmeli Custom Cues, Ned Morris Custom Cues, Extreme Focus, Hollywood Billiards, Hard Times Billiards, AZBilliards, The Action Report, Inside Pool Magazine, and the Planet Pool Tour aka Tiger Tour.
Please forgive me if I forgotten anyone, but as I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve, you know who you are and what you mean to me.
Sincerely,
Corey Harper
2008 was an amazing year for me. One hell of a roller coaster ride! One of the toughest ever for sure! I?ll not air my dirty laundry here (LOL!).
As I grew up, I was always told to shoot for the stars, but was never shown how. It is through my relationships with all of those listed (and more that are unassociated to the pool world) that I have come to understand, no one gets to those stars without the support of others.
I really just wanted to say ?Thank You!? to my pool friends and supporters, all of whom in one way or another helped me get over some big hurdles in the past year: personally, as a player, or business-wise. Without the support of you all, I would never get anywhere. I am eternally grateful.
As I am a strong believer in public recognition, in no specific order, heartfelt thanks go out to all of the following:
(Individuals)
Neil Fujiwara, Eric Petersen & Kelly, Chris Tate, Russ Martin, Tony Kalamdaryan, Elia Davtyan, Max Eberle, Mike Davis, Ernesto Dominguez, Oscar Dominguez, Ismael Paez, Louis Ulrich, Rafael Martinez, Frank Almanza, Eddie Cohen, Justin Collet, Chad Pullman, Elias Valles, Timberly Pike, Connie Rim, Greg Sullivan, Sal Butera, Jay Helfert, Melinda Huang, Tina Pawloski, Chef Anton, Ariel Carmeli, Ned Morris, Rodney Morris, Raj Hundal, Jeff Bey, Mike Howerton, Jerry Forsyth, JR Calvert, Sally Timko, Ceci Strain, Jake Schwartz, Tony Annigoni, Joe Rogan, Marshall Jung, Allen Hopkins Man Hoang, Glen Constantino, Don Purdy, Bill Maropolis, and most of all my loving wife (not a pool player).
(AZ Forum members)
Jazz, Cueball1950, Johnnyt, Fatboy, Fujiwarrior, TATE, PoolHustler, mexpoolplyr, Zirroe, dabarbr, Max Eberle, Louis Ulrich, bignasty, JCIN, girlwon1, Timberly (retired), CHRIM, Gregdiamond, Jay Helfert, OMGWTF, AZhousepro, Jerry Forsyth, nineballcc, Pooltees, Holly, Marop, and Joe Rogan.
(Business supporters)
Predator Products, Omega Billiards, PoolTees, Tiger Products, Ariel Carmeli Custom Cues, Ned Morris Custom Cues, Extreme Focus, Hollywood Billiards, Hard Times Billiards, AZBilliards, The Action Report, Inside Pool Magazine, and the Planet Pool Tour aka Tiger Tour.
Please forgive me if I forgotten anyone, but as I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve, you know who you are and what you mean to me.
Sincerely,
Corey Harper
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