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Jake Harris and Rachel Slusky

One of the most wonderful times we spent with Todd was at the National Polo Championship in Wellington. Rachel and I had never seen a polo match before, nor were we seeking one out, but we knew that we were in for a treat because we were going to be spending time with Todd. Upon arriving, Todd was waiting for us outside the gate of the club waving us in, making us feel like honored guests. Hospitality and warmth were two striking things about Todd that gave us such distinct pleasure and happiness. We were and still are in absolute awe of the way Todd was able to make us feel. After we got inside, we were shown an exquisite buffet of every food you could imagine. Todd talked to us about how the game worked, the history of the teams, and who the owners were. He shared that while he was not initially into polo, when he and Deb joined the club, he became more and more interested and invested. Shortly after the match began, the skies opened up and that was it, the rest of the match had to be canceled. We were able to walk onto the field in the pouring rain. We still look at the pictures from that day, soaked by the rain, smiling with Todd. It will always bring us back to that moment of immense joy. No one ever made us feel as special and valued as Todd did. No matter who you were, whether you were the custodian or the CEO, he looked you in the eye, shook your hand, and gave you the feeling that you mattered because he genuinely felt you did. After the rained out polo match. We sat in a private cabana next to the pool and watched as many stopped in to pay homage to the great TB. As bottle after bottle of veuve cliquot was brought out, Rachel and I kept asking one another, how did we become so lucky to be here with this person who brings the world such unparalleled joy, just by being him? We still ask ourselves that as we remember Todd's warmth. Eventually, Deb joined us as the sun had just about set. We all sat around the rain soaked pool deck, sipping champagne, sharing laughs. Living life in a way that most only dream of. When we think back to the greatest times of our lives, and the most important people, Rachel and I will always remember that night with Todd and Deb. We love you Todd. We will never forget you. One of the most wonderful times we spent with Todd was at the National Polo Championship in Wellington. Rachel and I had never seen a polo match before, nor were we seeking one out, but we knew that we were in for a treat because we were going to be spending time with Todd. Upon arriving, Todd was waiting for us outside the gate of the club waving us in, making us feel like honored guests. Hospitality and warmth were two striking things about Todd that gave us such distinct pleasure and happiness. We were and still are in absolute awe of the way Todd was able to make us feel.

After we got inside, we were shown an exquisite buffet of every food you could imagine. Todd talked to us about how the game worked, the history of the teams, and who the owners were. He shared that while he was not initially into polo, when he and Deb joined the club, he became more and more interested and invested.

Shortly after the match began, the skies opened up and that was it, the rest of the match had to be canceled. We were able to walk onto the field in the pouring rain. We still look at the pictures from that day, soaked by the rain, smiling with Todd. It will always bring us back to that moment of immense joy. No one ever made us feel as special and valued as Todd did. No matter who you were, whether you were the custodian or the CEO, he looked you in the eye, shook your hand, and gave you the feeling that you mattered because he genuinely felt you did.

After the rained out polo match. We sat in a private cabana next to the pool and watched as many stopped in to pay homage to the great TB. As bottle after bottle of veuve cliquot was brought out, Rachel and I kept asking one another, how did we become so lucky to be here with this person who brings the world such unparalleled joy, just by being him? We still ask ourselves that as we remember Todd's warmth.

Eventually, Deb joined us as the sun had just about set. We all sat around the rain soaked pool deck, sipping champagne, sharing laughs. Living life in a way that most only dream of. When we think back to the greatest times of our lives, and the most important people, Rachel and I will always remember that night with Todd and Deb. We love you Todd. We will never forget you.