Meet the Groomsmen

Sarah and I feel very blessed to have such an amazing group of family and friends and we are so happy that these guys will be part of our day. We know that they are all dependable, stand-up guys, so we are confident we will have an amazing event and an absolute blast.

Here's some stats on the groomsmen:

Ben Butkus-- science writer, self proclaimed beer snob, world traveler, all-around hilarious dude, and my main dawg since middle school days, currently residing with his wife Beth in Brooklyn, NY. I was Ben's best man at his wedding. Interesting Fact: Ben once nearly destroyed downtown Ithaca, NY with a flaming tire.

Dave Siiss-- owner of a laser, high-roller, cigar aficionado- basically an international man of leisure. I've known Dave since before I can remember knowing him. Lives with his wife Kristal and their daughter Emily in Amsterdam, NY. I was Dave's best man at his wedding, too. Interesting Fact: I have unintentionally ripped Dave's shirt on multiple occasions (once in church).

Brian Forgette-- master phone prankster, co-creator (with me) of the "Feats of Strength", an amazing funny-story-teller. Worked with me under the oppressive leadership of "The Silver Fox". Lives in Gloversville with his wife Jessica and two beautiful daughters. Interesting Fact: Brian once ripped a rear view mirror off of an old Chevy Chevette in a fit of rage.

Zach Beck-- High School student, video game fanatic, the only one of the groomsmen who's ever had "emo hair". Zach lives in Amsterdam, is a hell of a baseball player and will be going to college for business in the fall. Interesting fact: I can bench press four Zachs.

Chris Beck-- Coastie, Hot Rodder, sneaker freak. Chris is my cousin (and is Zach and Jake's brother) and shares my love of Adidas, old skool hip-hop and NYC. Since he's in the Coast Guard, Chris tends to move a lot but he will soon be living in Galveston, TX. Interesting Fact: Chris owns an iPhone and a Mini Cooper, and that's not even what makes him one of the coolest cousins a guy could ask for.

Missing in Action (if any of these guys can make it to the wedding, they will be in it, even if we don't find out until the last minute):

Jay Beck-- my brother. I don't know if he'll be able to make the wedding since he is currently learning to pilot Black Hawk Helicopters for the US Army. I was Jay's best man at his wedding. Interesting fact: I witnessed Jay kick a guy down a flight of stairs on more than one occasion.

Jake Beck-- my cousin (and brother to Zach and Chris). Also in the Army, also flies in Black Hawks. Won't be at the wedding since he's on his way to Iraq. Interesting fact: we have no idea why, but both Jake and I love the new Rambo movie.

So, now that you have learned a little bit about these fellas, please feel free to approach them at the wedding and ask whatever questions you may have. i.e. "do you plan to use your laser to take over the world?" or "was it humiliating having Dan constantly beat you at the feats of strength?" or "where did you find a flaming tire and can you demonstrate at the after-party?"