"I worked for Ralph and the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary for years. Though being very eccentric, Ralph was a great guy and nothing was more important to him then nature, birds and animals. He was the real Dr Dolittle. He once found a broken branch on the ground with a caterpillar web on it. He put it in a jar until it hatched into a butterfly. The butterfly flew around his house like a pet. Would land and sit on him sometimes. Another time he found an injured possum. Thing was viscous...had teeth and claws like needles! He walks over, picks it up and starts petting it!!! I couldn't believe half the things I've witnessed that crazy SOB do. You ruled Ralphie, RIP brother."

"A thoughtful and passionate plea for the ultimate equality-food needs. Here in St. Pete I see many step up as individuals in a variety of ways to level the playing field. It would be great to have an over-all plan that isn't a patchwork dependent on the kindness of strangers. I fully support this effort."