2005 Honoree: Gerry MeismanGerry Meisman deeply loved his family and cared about making the world around him a better place through his involvement in cub scouts, boy scouts, AYS softball, McNick and IHM. In fact, Gerry worked untiringly for his parish by devoting his time and energy to numerous facets of the church while always focusing on his role as husband and father of four. His family remembers many good times in the parks, riding bikes and flying kites. Others remember Gerry for his birdhouses. Gerry’s favorite hobby was making beautiful birdhouses as gifts or as donations to be sold at charitable events. Many who received a birdhouse from Gerry would comment on how much they cherished the gift. Gerry was a caring man who gave of himself wholeheartedly and with a smile. After battling cancer for three months, Gerry, a non-smoker, died of lung cancer in 2004.