Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?My most memorable childhood experience is family vacations to Ireland. I enjoyed seeing where my parents grew up, working on the farms and seeing my grandparents.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?The family member I most closely identify with is my father because he has motivated me througout my life. He came here as a poor Irish immigrant, worked hard, started his own company and became very successful.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Honesty, loyalty, and empathy are character traits I admire in an individual.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I broke both of my wrists as a child from playing on the swing set. It doesn't sound very funny, but I looked very funny with two casts on in the 4th grade.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would love to go back to Ireland to show my two boys where their family comes from. I would love to tour Central and South America to learn the language.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I tell my boys at night that the gift I hope they get in life is empathy. I believe it is one of the most important traits a person can have. I also tell them that a man is only as good as his word.