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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I am forever grateful to Paddy and Gertrude Doyle for taking me into their stable when there was no room in the inn. They showed me what sacrifice was all about and taught me what I needed to survive. Paddy taught me to read and Gertrude taught me to dream. Beverly and Henry, I wish we knew what really happened; perhaps it’s better that we don’t. I am indebted to my first-grade teacher, Sister Mary Mercedes, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grammar School, in Roxbury, Massachusetts, for planting that seed of faith that has survived the storms. This story could not have been written without Pam, my rock, and our daughters, Stacey, Christy, Kerry, and Jamie, who inspired me to tell my story and then guided me painstakingly through the process. Thanks to Patrick and Matthew—better men, I do not know—and Patrick and Kerry, our grandchildren, for reminding us that life goes on and keeps on getting better. Hoorah for Professor Terence P. Moran, who gave me the encouragement to persevere, and thanks to Frank McCourt, Malachy McCourt, Professor Eugene Secunda, Professor Charles DeFanti, and Patrick Mulligan for taking me into their fold and inspiring me to talk and write. Thanks to Michael Annunziata for listening so well. Many thanks to Dr. Charles Hatem, Dr. Neal Cannon, and Dr. Paul F. Mitchell for keeping me healthy. Thanks to Denis Heaphy for his big heart. Thanks to Jack McElroy for his courage. Also, thanks to Kenneth Amesbury for leading me to the great books. Many thanks to William Frohlich and his entire staff at Northeast- .......................... 10590$ $ACK 03-12-04 13:06:08 PS ern University Press, particularly Sarah Rowley, and to Pamela Smith, university counsel, Professor James Alan Fox, and Associate Dean Robert D. Croatti. Here’s to the fidelity and courage of Christopher E. Egan Jr. and Daniel Staffieri, special agents, who lived the story. Thanks to the other men and women of the DEA, past and present, who fought the good fight. They know who they are. I will never forget those who have died especially Enrique Camarena and Boston Police Detective Sherman Griffiths. I would also like to thank Peter Bensinger, the director of the DEA when these events took place, for his leadership in difficult times, and Jack Lawn, who also led the troops and never left our side. A special thanks to former special agents Robert Nieves, who shared his knowledge, his notes, and his experience unselfishly; Robert Alden, who steered me in the right direction; and Robert ‘‘Bobby’’ Canales, who understands more than anyone. More thanks to former special agents Jack Kelly, for his constant encouragement; Larry P. McManus, for his friendship; and Patrick Hunt, for his undying loyalty. Also, John Fallon, Louie Diaz, Louie Gonzalez, Benjamin Fitzgerald , Frank Iappolo, Marty Maguire, Frank Balazs, Chuck Carter, and Richard Johnson. To the men and women, my brothers and sisters, of AFFNA (Association of Former Federal Narcotic Agents), who have given their blood, sweat, and tears setting high standards that make the DEA what it is today. Thanks to the dedicated police officers and all the dedicated lawmen and -women I have worked with over the years; those of the Boston Police, New York City Police Department, and the Massachusetts State Police deserve much of the credit for the words on these pages. Also to Reverend John Coholan, Maryknoll missionary, who explained the great philosophers in detail and discussed the classics in such simple language that even I could begin to understand. For directing me through the labyrinth of life, I am indebted to Reverend Terry Attridge, Reverend David Delaney , Reverend Lawrence Pratt, Reverend Arthur J. DePietro, Reverend Frederick J. Murray, Reverend Robert A. Ward, Reverend John E. Kelley, Reverend Michael Steele, Reverend Joseph Blattner, Reverend Edwin D. Condon, Reverend Gregg Grovenburg, S.J., Reverend Paul Carrier, S.J., Reverend Thomas Allen, S.J., and Reverend Dan Finn. Finally, thanks to Mother Teresa for holding my hand and leading the way through the darkness. 220 .......................... 10590$ $ACK 03-12-04 13:06:08 PS ...

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