July 12th, 2010

This campaign has always been about Putting People First. I am thankful for ALL of the people I have met over the past few months. This is not an easy decision for me, though it is with a heavy heart that I am withdrawing my candidacy for Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly District 57 for very personal reasons.

My wish is to one day live in a Wisconsin that is not a Democratic Wisconsin or a Republican Wisconsin but a United Wisconsin, where we always Put People First. I do not know what the future holds for me as a candidate, but I know no matter what, you will stand with me by my side, as always. Because of that you are in my heart. I thank everyone for their undying moral support. I encourage you all to volunteer in your community, pay the good you have to offer forward to help others.

As I return to my private/personal life, not as a candidate, but as a son, brother and father, I hope you can live your life by these words, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal... that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." God bless you, and God bless America. Thank you, may you always Put People First.