"Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Suse"

As we get ready to celebrate Bobby and Suse's first Anniversary, I thought it would be nice to publish Michael's Best Man Speech.   

 

"Good evening everyone, on behalf of Bobby and Suse I’d like to thank everyone for being here tonight and helping in making this a special day.

For those of you who don’t know me, (you’re probably better off that way),  I am Bobby’s older brother, only brother and the BEST MAN.  And I have to say bobby, it only took you 27 years for you to admit that I am the best man!

I really need to say how proud I am of my baby brother, and how proud I am with all he’s done and achieved.

As Bobby’s older brother, I’ve obviously know him his whole life.  Though it’s usually the younger brother who has to live up to an older brother’s achievements, but with us it seemed the other way around.  Some of you might think it was hard for me to keep up with Bobby’s accomplishments, But really, I was just looking out for him by keeping the bar so low.  He pretty much learned everything NOT to do from my, YOU’RE WELCOME BRO!

There are so many highlights about our childhood together, I just don’t have time to go through them all; but 2 of the best memories that really shine were 1) the ability I had to make him laugh so hard, milk would literally pour from his nose…  And of course my personal favorite, when we were really young, we shared a bedroom where there were many times of getting in trouble for the late night giggles…. Of course as any good older brother would do; Torture!  (heHe)  For example: he was so gullible that he actually believed that I would actually eat him; Remember bobby?  Mmmmm, I’m gonna eat you “munch, munch, munch” That’s when the giggles stopped and our “Oh so wonderful mother would stand in the door way waving a wooden spoon in her hand. (Love you for those wonder memories of wooden spoons ma)  I don’t think bobby and I could ever look at a wooden spoon the same ever again. Oh the years of therapy…. Just kidding

Bobby, it was nice growing up with someone like you, someone to lean on, someone to count on, and someone to tell on!

Sometimes being a brother is better than being a superhero, and even though you probably, no, wait most definitely kick my ass now, I know you’re still a lil afraid of me.

Just a piece of advice to those who have younger brothers, be careful how much you tease him, because when he grows up, well take a look, the guy can bench press me.  I wish someone told me this when I was younger.

All for one, one for all, my brother my friend, what fun we have, the time we share; Brothers always till the end.

 

Now, over six years ago this beautiful girl came into my brother’s life, SUSE.  We all knew that she was the only one for him.  She puts up with his Storchevoy Madness, she sees put his faults and amazingly she sees past his receding hair line (maybe it’s a height thing.)?  She really doesn’t mind that her hubby will probably be bald by the end of this speech.  To quote my grandfather, “Bobby’s hair was so wavy, it simply waved good bye”. Although I prefer his other quote, “Grass doesn’t grow on stones”!

 

Suse, you are a beautiful, bright talented young girl.  WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING??  Just kidding.  You make my brother the stand up man he is today, you’ve changed him for the better, and I personally want to thank you for giving him an actual sense of fashion. 

You two make such a beautiful couple, and you will make such a beautiful family.  (Let’s just pray they get suse’s hair!)

Suse, you really have done such a wonderful job at making today as beautiful as it is, but in all honestly its your beauty and glow that really makes it what it is. I am truly happy to call you my sister.

Mr.& Mrs. Mendes, I want to congratulate you on raising such a wonderful daughter, someone who really has every amazing quality a young bride could ever have. 

Mom& Dad, You raised a helluva kid, but I’d like to think I assisted in some of the character building. 

Congratulations’ to both parents, and more importantly Congratulations to Bobby and Suse!

Bobby, remember, “Yes Suse, No, that doesn’t make you look…, you’re absolutely right Suse, I’m Sorry Suse, it is all my fault.”  These words are key to any good marriage. 

May you both have a lifetime of happiness, success, laughter and bliss and may it grow stronger each day.

The end of my Best Man speech is upon us, ladies and gentlemen, so before we toast the Newlyweds, all that remains is for me to thank each of you for my making my role as Best Man an unforgettable experience. Unlike my speech, it is a day that I don’t want to end and I look forward to the rest of the evening and the chance to meet with you all. Today has been a wonderful occasion one that will live long in the memory and I am sure, like me, that you are privileged to be part of it and for that we are indebted to Bobby and Suse.
I Love you both,
BOBBY& SUSE!
CHEERS!

Good Job, Michael..... you made us all laugh and cry.  It was one of my favorite highlights of the day!