Darwin Villavicencio Lieutenant, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Miami Lakes
“The best gift I’ve received is that they still remember [me],” Darwin Villvicencio said. “In my case, I’ve never been blessed with kids but I’ve raised [a kid]. There is still an 18-year- old. She still reaches out and thanks me because I was a father figure to her.”
Robin Amador Community Services Deputy, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Miami Lakes
“It’s super simple,” Robin Amador said. “My actual kids, that was the best gift. Having them in my life is more important than anything else. Any gift they can give me or anything else does not compare to them being here.”
Manny Perez Vice President, Regional Sales, First Origin Mortgage Lenders Miami Lakes
“The best gift I received from my family was a trip to the Keys,” Manny Perez said. “A weekend trip to the Keys, spend time with them, go boating, go the pool, water activities and go fishing and not be bothered. Just time away from the hustle.”
Kelly Louis Church Ambassador, 4KIDS Miami Tamiami section of Miami-Dade County
“My daughter, there was a [sonogram] of her handprint when my wife told me ‘Hey, what does this signify?’ and I’m like, I don’t know,” Kelly Louis said. “And she said, ‘It signifies you’re going to be a father.’”
Ray Palacios President/CEO, First Origin Mortgage Lenders Pembroke Pines
“A big, beautiful humidor,” Ray Palacios said. “It came with a lighter with my initials engraved on it too. And then I was left alone to bask in the quietness all day with a cigar and a bourbon in the Keys.”
Alexandra Herrera interviewed and photographed our Town Topics talkers. We thank you all!