I want to thank the Board members , along with members of Ring 8 , for making our organization stand tall at yesterday funeral services for one of our most beloved members Bill Tate …….

Henry Hascup delivered a beautiful eulogy and Paulette did the nine count with the following members standing in unison by the urn of Bill Tate , Tony Dipippo , Stanislau Yanechek , John LaBate , Tommy Gallagher , John Holden , Brian Dubecky , former president Bobby Bartels , Joe Gorgano , Paulette Balog , Frank Pena , who also represented our Commissioner Melvina Lathan ,( also said a few word on behalf the State Athletic commission ) . Presented to the family from Ring 8 was the Brass glove with the inscription ” In Memory of Bill Tate …from your Family and Friends of V.B.A. Ring 8 /NY …I was informed by the Tate family how proud they were of Ring 8 for being a part of Bill for over 30 years and how we are…. will be in their hearts now and forever

Thank you for making Ring 8 shine …once again

Bob Duffy