It is with great sadness that I think of Maria's death. But with great joy that I knew her from the time she became a lawyer. Maria was a very proud Mother and wife and an outstanding lawyer, both substantively and in the way she represented her clients and the maritime/cruise industry. She had a wonderful sense of humor and fun. I will always think of her as a very good friend. The loss here of Maria is stunning. But I am sure she is preparing the way up there!!