"I grew up in a suburb outside of Boston, the oldest of 5 children of a working-class family. My dad was a milkman and worked other odd jobs to provide for us. He was the hardest-working man I've ever met in my life. Sadly, he passed away suddenly during my junior year of high school. He was only 37 years old. My mom raised us 5 children, who at the time of my dad's death, ranged from the ages of 6 to 17. I am proud to often speak of my 3 brothers and sister and how we, despite overwhelming odds