This week my landscaping business entered our 30th year. Little did I know 30 years ago that we would stand the test of time and be in business this long. The thought of 30 years has made me want to pause and think. I have much to be thankful for. I fully understand that I did not do this myself. I have been so blessed throughout the years with great employees, mentors, sub-contractors, patient vendors, awesome clients and friends that have often lent a hand or an ear. At the beginning, my father made a statement to me about failure, and that statement became one of my most driving forces, next to taking care of my family. Speaking of my family, they are the people that I would like to thank the most. My two kids (who are now adults), who at times had to wonder why Dad was always at work, but always understood that I wanted to be with them more, yet never held that over me. My wife who has been by my side for over 26 years and has listened when I needed someone to listen, pushed me when I needed a push, or hugged me and told me that “it would be o.k.” when it was tough. I have to thank her the most for she is the strongest person I know. I am the most blessed man I know. God has been good to me. As the business continues into its 4th decade, and meets new challenges, I can only hope that the same love and help that sustained A.G. VanGundy Landscape, Inc. for the first 30 years continues into the next 30 years. I believe in “Drive”, “Moving Forward”, and in “Not Giving Up”. As I have said before, I enjoy the sting in my back after a hard day’s work. This holds as true today as it did 30 years ago. It’s an honor badge for me.
Again, I can’t say enough for all the people that that have helped us through these past 30 years except for Thank You!
A Grateful Owner,
Anthony G. VanGundy
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