John Sacco – Sierra Machinery International Limited (USA)

My favourite memory of a BIR Convention dates back more than two decades, when I hardly knew anyone. On the bus to the Welcome Evening, I found myself sitting near Robert Voss and Tom Bird as they discussed the FIFA World Cup. They welcomed me into the conversation, and that simple act of kindness marked the beginning of lifelong friendships. Robert, Tom and I have remained close ever since. It is a reminder that some of life’s most meaningful relationships begin with a single conversation, and it is a memory from BIR that I will always cherish.