Happy 60th Birthday, Ed -- From Your Team Members....

"Batter Up the Birthday Greetings!!"

Adrianne Byrnes

Elaine Thompson

Julie Cavaliere

Neil MacNeill

Ann Lamont

Eric Sampson

Kevin Bagley

Ren Riley

Bandel Carano

Fred Harman

Larry Jenks

Renee Kurz

Caitlin Pincus

Ginger More

Laura Miller

Shannon Dolan

Cathy Agee

Ginny Eddington

Lynn Mikesch

Sherry Vondemkamp

Chris Tryhorn

Grace Ames

Marjorie Rosenberg

 Steve Elam

Dana Tavella

Gwen Nardi

Michele Mace

 Stewart Greenfield

Darice Bochniak

Gwendolyn Cherubini

Mickey Johnston

Sue Needham

Dave Walrod

Jennifer Mason

Mindy Mannino

Wenda Treu

David Black

Jerry Gallagher

Munir Javeri

Wendy Halpern
from Adrianne Byrnes
Have a great day, Ed!! Happy 60th Birthday!

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from Ann Lamont
Happy Birthday, Ed! One goal I've had in life is to never be bored, and being with you in Westport for the last 20 years has assured that. At 60 you are as young in spirit as you ever were, and your energy, humor, passion, sense of fairness and concern for others continues to inspire me. Best wishes for a wonderful 60th!!

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from Bandel Carano
Like fine wine, you've only gotten better with age! Happy Birthday!

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from Caitlin Pincus
Congratulations!! I know you'll approach 60 with the same oomph and style as all your earlier milestones! Best wishes!

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from Cathy Agee
Happy 60th Birthday! Count me in as one of your many admirers. Your academic background, military service and venture capital successes are significant. Yet it is when one combines these achievements with the personal qualities you possess that one marks you as truly special. Of course, Penny and your children are the jewels in your crown!
It has been a delight to work with you Ed; I wish only the best for you in the many years to come.

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from Chris Tryhorn
Happy Birthday Ed, and wish you many more!

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from Dana Tavella
Wishing you a very Happy 60th Ed!!! It is a privilege to share in your special day! Enjoy!!!

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from Darice Bochniak
It's not important to count how many birthdays you've had, just make sure each one of them has been fun!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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from Dave Walrod
Happy Birthday on your 60th!!

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from David Black
Ed at sixty -- a birthday poem by David Black
Twenty-three years at Oak --
Billions under management --
Lots of returns --
Plenty of friends --
Don't you think you're done?

"Not at all", says Ed!
"Forget about sixty!
Tee it up,
Address that ball --
I've really just begun!"

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from Elaine Thompson
Best wishes to you on this very special day!  Happy Birthday!! 

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from Eric Sampson
Wishing you the Very Best...Happy Birthday! May your Drives be True and your Putting Few!

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from Fred Harman
What do you give a founder that has everything.....except an Oak Softball team? On this major birthday milestone, I hope this one area of envy in your life will be addressed in the coming year. I trust we can be creative about forming Team.Oak by supplementing our capable office staff with our massive Oak Affiliate network. Play Ball! Your partner, Fred

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from Ginger More
Ed, The first 60 years were awsome. What will you do with the second sixty? Stay as nice as you are! Happy Birthday!

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from Ginny Eddington
Happy Birthday Ed! You impress me as someone who has discovered the perfect "model" for living -- "Love your family, and enjoy your work." I however think I have come up with an equally dignified approach -- "He who laughs, lasts!" Cheers!

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from Grace Ames
Wishing you many, many more happy and healthy birthdays! Thanks for letting us share in your fun day!

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from Gwen Nardi
Best wishes for a wonderful 60th birthday!

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from Gwendolyn Cherubini
Happy Birthday Ed! Well... I guess this qualifies as another milestone. It's hard to believe your 60 though! Count your Blessings! Embrace Life! Have Fun! Enjoy!

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from Jennifer Mason
"We turn not older with years, but newer everyday" (Emily Dickinson)
Happy 60th Birthday Ed! Best wishes to you always!

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from Jerry Gallagher
Happy 60th Birthday to a classmate, friend and partner who had the vision and ability to create one of the top five venture partnerships in the world. Your sense of fairness and positive personality have been invaluable assets to all of us. May you have forty more years of good health and happiness while enjoying your wonderful family!

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from Julie Cavaliere
Happy Birthday to a great boss.
You’re wise, you’re fun, you’re fair.
Although you do have one flaw --
Read on, allow me to share.

One of the things we have in common,
Is how we like to watch the jocks.
But the place where we part company
Is, well... you root for the Sox.

Whatever are you thinking?
They’re done...stick ‘em with a fork!
Start cheering for a good team!
Start cheering for New York!

Now, let’s move on to college ball...
Ed, get out of that rut!
You need to stop following Princeton,
And go with a winner -- Connecticut!

I hope you know I’m kidding.
How boring it would be?
What would we ever talk about,
If you liked the same teams as me?

Well, Happy Birthday to you Ed.
Forget these teams -- you get my cheers.
I wish you health and happiness,
And 60 plus more years!

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from Kevin Bagley
Hope your next 60 years are as rewarding as your first!!

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from Larry Jenks
You deserve all the best memories. My most memorable is my denting the trees and getting slivers in my golf balls at Wee Burn. Best wishes always!!

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from Laura Miller
"There are not enough words in all Shakespeare to express the merest fraction of a man's experience in an hour."
--Robert Louis Stevenson
Ed -- Having reached a certain age, I would hope this quote is able to express your sentiments. I am glad the six degrees narrowed and I now have the opportunity to be part of Oak. Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for many more!

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from Lynn Mikesh
Have a Wonderful 60th Birthday! Best wishes and enjoy your day!

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from Marjorie Rosenberg
Ed, My sincere congratulations on "achieving" your 60th birthday - may you enjoy many, many more birthdays in health and happiness. You are a great boss and mentor - such fun to work with, so positive and energetic. I've learned so much from you. Fond regards, Marge

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from Michele Mace
Happy 60th Birthday! Wishing you many more years of success and happiness!!

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from Mickey Johnston
Ed -- No matter how busy you are, you always find time to ask how we are doing. You possess a genuine personal quality that is confirmed by the many friends sending you these wishes today! Happy 60th birthday to a person who deserves the very best of the years to come!

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from Mindy Mannino
Wishing you all the happiness that 60 years deserves -- relax and enjoy your family! I hope we're all here to celebrate 70!

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from Munir Javeri
Ed, your wisdom and insights reflect the experience of your 30+ years in the business, and your energy and excitement give us comfort that there is no end in sight to your already brilliant career. I look forward to continuing to work with and learn from you. Happy Birthday!

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from Neil MacNeill
Not to worry, Ed -- I'm still the "senior Oak" -- Have a great day!!

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from Ren Riley
Here's to you on your big day. I wish you the happiest of birthdays and am sorry that I cannot be there with you and your family to celebrate. I sincerely thank you for having me as part of the Oak family. What an unbelievable group of people you have assembled over the years. You have truly been an inspiration to me. Your leadership, thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, work ethic, motivation, kind spirit and warm heart are unparalleled.
Happy Birthday and all the best.

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from Renee Kurz
Happy 60th! Thank you for giving me (the former housewife) a great opportunity here at Oak. Much continued happiness and success to you!

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from Shannon Dolan
60! Wow, just think of how many hearts and minds you've touched in that time, including mine. I hope you have a wonderfully happy and healthy day with many returns. All my best, Shannon

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from Sherry Vondemkamp
Wishing you a Wonderful 60th Birthday!!

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from Steve Elam
Have a very happy birthday!

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from Stewart Greenfield
Ed -- At your big 60, we've known each other 50% of your life, and over 40% of mine.  You've had an enormously favorable impact on how I've spent those years, and many thanks for it.
The years from 60 to 70 have been prime time for me, and I'm sure they will be even better for you.
Look forward to them, and continue to do great things!

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from Sue Needham
Happy Birthday Ed..... from Chicago Sue!

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from Wenda Treu
Enjoy your day! It's something special!!

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from Wendy Halpern
All our best to you on this Very Special 60th Birthday, Ed -- Health, happiness, peace and prosperity to you... today and always!!

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