This year’s event had a special resonance for us all, as Paul Miller, who has organised the lunch for the past many years, was celebrating his return to health after a very nasty bout of throat cancer.

Paul is one of the most popular and well liked guys in the Industry, and there was a splendid turn out of over 60 people, in mid winter Cleveland, to wish him well.

A letter from Mark Godfrey, President of the ABMA, was read out congratulating Paul, and sending him the good wishes on behalf of the entire Industry.

Bruce Gale, past president of the ABMA said a few words, then Carlos Petzold of Borghi USA, presented Paul with a great old photo of Paul in gunfighting mode, and Ian Moss (V.P. of the ABMA) made a short speech, recalling his friendship with Paul of over 35 years. He also read a letter from the Becks Brewery expressing their profound good wishes on his recovery. (See below).

David Parr, The ABMA Executive Secretary also added his congratulations and reminded everyone of the up coming ABMA convention in Orlando in March.

Finally Paul addressed everyone thanking them for the prayers and good wishes that he has received from far and wide in recent months, after which we all toasted his health.

Mien Lieb Herr Miller,

I cannot begin to tell you how happy we all are at Beck’s Brewery to hear that you have recovered from your recent illness.

I can inform you that we were somewhat concerned at the reduction in Beck’s sales in North East Ohio in the past several months, and at our recent board meeting there was a discussion as to whether we should look for a new area manager, or lay off some workers in the Brewery here in Bremen.

So believe me, when I was informed by Herr Moss, as to the reason for the loss in sales, and received his assurance that before too long sales will be back to normal, or even exceed the previous figures, as you attempt to make up for lost time.

This is very good news, and we flew the American flag at our Headquarters for a whole week when we got word.

May you sustain a complete recovery and once again enjoy (responsibly of course) our wonderful beer,

With very best wishes from the Beck’s brewery family

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

Carlos Brito, CEO

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