
Posted Jan 30, 2008 by By Albert Owens
Updated Jan 31, 2008 at 10:33 AM

Bucified poses with some of his phenomenal fans at Gasparilla Parade.
My Fanatical Friends, this is SUPER BOWL WEEK and the team eliminated us( The BUCS ) may win it all. I am ready to see this big game because the Day after the Super BOWL the focus will shift to the Super Bowl coming to TAMPA BAY in 2009. We host SUPER BOWL # 43 and I just like the way that sounds because the whole world, I mean all eyes will be on GREATER TAMPA BAY!!!
Now this past weekend I had a chance to get into the GASPARILLA FEVER with co workers and friends. I really enjoyed the 2008 Gasparilla EXTRAVAGANZA and what I liked the most was I saw a lot of my BUCIFIED BERT FANS and in some cases, I talked to the parents of some of my fans. They let me know how much they appreciate me keeping my mothers legacy alive…her legacy
means a lot to me because it is a continuation of the life she lived.
Please take a moment to see this short story put together by a reporter name ( KRISTEN GUILFOOS ) you can find out more about Kristen’s work http://www.talentapes.com/kristenguilfoos. She just graduated from the University of Florida and while at school, she was an anchor and reporter at WUFT-TV in Gainesville, broadcasting out of the University of Florida.
Once you see how this phenomenal reporter explains the philosophy of the BUCIFIED acronym, you will have a working knowledge of some of the life lessons my mother
taught me over the years, especially my favorite lesson of all, that being learning how to reprogram your mind. You will also be able to understand what “Ole is Alive” stands for. I want you to know what I will be doing during football off-season. Even though we did not win it all, positive things will come out of the season. For example, high school students that have been fans of Bucified Bert are now GATOR PLAYERS who you’ll see talk on camera. What I am trying to say is you will love it and the music for my mother
is a bonus???
BRUCE ALLEN IS HAPPY, because of his new contract, his name is changed to BRUCE ALMIGHTY, he is ready to go to work to find impact players for the new season. Keep in mind MY FANATICAL FRIENDS BRUCE is very ready to use all the extra money we have to make this investment. We have not had this much money in a long time. I expect some BIG TIME PLAYERS to come out of draft and free agent picks as well.
I must thank all of the fans who took the time to email comments, it really makes my day to see so many people care about what I am doing. I really enjoy being a positive role model for students, so I must thank the schools who take the time to show me they appreciate the work I am doing. I have a lot of support from my co-workers as well. Without them, I not be able to reach as many students I touch with my acronym Be UNDERSTANDING CITIZEN IDENTIFY FRIENDLY INDUVIDUALS EACH DAY. BECAUSE A STRANGER CAN BE DANGER that is what Bucified stands for!!! So BE BUCIFDIED and enjoy the SUPER BOWL, and Don’t DRINK AND DRIVE so you can arrive alive…BUCKLE UP….
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Reader Comments
Por (Kristen Guilfoos) on January 31, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert…I can’t believe it…You are PHENOMENAL and I am so lucky to have had the chance not only to work with you, but to be your friend. I am so proud to say that my news story on you, your scholarship program and your mother’s legacy came to fruition and is now here, on tbo.com. I have never been more sure of anything than this: Albert, your Mom is smiling down on you now and is so very proud of you, and she should be. You are incredible and thank you for allowing me to take part in what you are all about, being BUCIFIED and furthering the OLE is Alive legacy. And as always…GO GATORS
Suggest removalPor (Julie Huff) on January 31, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Wow! What a great video. Thank you Kristen for your story. It really touched me because it shows what Bucified Bert is all about. You can see his enthusiasm and hear the excitment in his voice as he talks about helping others and honoring his mother. I believe absolutely that his Mother is looking down from heaven and is so proud. Albert, you are the epitome of a hero. You give so much of yourself to others. You take joy in watching these young people succeed!
Suggest removalPor (Mark Boyle) on January 31, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert,
Suggest removalGreat to meet you on Saturday. I had a blast at the parade. I think what you do is great for the Tampa Bay area.
Hope to see you again soon in the WFLA-TV white mini-van.
Mark
Por (Brenda Guerrido) on February 01, 2008 (Suggest removal)
That’s Awesome Albert!!! Keep up the good work! I know you’re Momma’s proud of you!!
Suggest removalPor (Earl Johnson) on February 01, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Awesome job Albert! You are a very inspirational man and it is wonderful to see someone actually do something to inpact our community in a positive way rather than just talk about it. I am sure I speak for the entire Gator Nation when I say it is an honored to call you a friend. God bless and Go Gators!
Suggest removalPor (April Coker) on February 01, 2008 (Suggest removal)
I love the video, and I cannot wait to get involved with the program! There is just one thing missing from this… ME!
Suggest removalPor (Beth Anne Frost) on February 01, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert,
It was SO great to meet you this past weekend at Gasparilla!! Thank you so, so, so much for everything you did for Kristen and her family and friends (myself included). We had an absolutely FABULOUS time, all thanks to you!!
Kristen has told me so much about you and you are truly an amazing man! I am amazed at all you do for the Tampa community. I cannot imagine how proud your mom must be watching her son give so much of himself!
Thanks again,for providing us with a lifelong memory! Go Gators and God Bless!
Suggest removalPor (Brian Fasulo) on February 02, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Bert,
When we launched this silly thing 6 years ago, who would have thought that from a simple rap song would have evovled an inspirational role model and community leader????
The answer to that question is….YOU!!! With perseverance and diligence you have created a foundation that will live far beyond all of our years.
From the entire Fasulo family…(whom you were at the hospital with us when both kids were born) We applaud you and admire you from the bottom of our hearts.
Keep up the outstanding work!
Brian Fasulo
Suggest removalPor (sharon davis) on February 02, 2008 (Suggest removal)
HELLO BUCIFIED BERT,
I AM PROUD TO SAY I AM PROUD OF THE MAN I HAVE GROWN TO KNOW AND RESPECT AS A FRIEND, YOU HAVE KEPT ME GROUNDED IN MANY WAYS I REALLY HOPE EVERYONE SEES WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND KNOWS A MAN WHO LOVES HIS MOTHER THE WAY YOU DO ONLY THE LOVE SHE INSTILLED IN YOU CAN REACH OTHER PEOPLE LIKE ME MANY DAY I WANTED TO GIVE UP ON MY YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM BUT NO MATTER HOW BUSY HE WAS HE STOPPED AND LISTEN AND I WANT TO THANK YOU. I HOPE PEOPLE WILL HEAR HIM , LISTEN TO HIM AND FELL HIS HEART, IT IS SO REAL.
SHARON DAVIS
Suggest removalPor (Angelia Lake) on February 02, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert,
Suggest removalI admire everything that you’re doing for the kids in the community. I am really impressed by you and your scholarship program. I’ve watched the kids at your events and they are extremely inspired and really enjoy themselves.
I want to thank you for taking time out your busy schedule and making a guest appearance at my daughter’s school, Rampello Downtown. The kids enjoyed every minute of it. I want to also thank you for inviting Ms. Russo’s second grade class to Channel 8 for a fantastic Bucified tour which also included lunch and a Bucified cake.
You are creating wonderful memories and making dreams come true for not only the kids but their parents too.
Thank you and God bless.
Por (David M Gritte) on February 02, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Bert,
I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how nice it was to meet you the other weekend at Gasparilla. I had heard so much about you from Kristen.
Thank you so much for providing us with the wonderful passes for the parade. It was a great time!
After reading your blog both here and on your website, you are truly an inspiration to so many people in the greater Tampa Bay area!
Good luck to you on your future endeavors!
David
Suggest removalPor (Bobbie Diemer) on February 03, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Bert,
Suggest removalYou are the man. The video was GREAT. How nice would it be for the Bucs to be in the Super Bowl in Tampa. With our players that came from FSU. How nice it would be. I admire very thing you do. Thanks for being a great person and friend to our family can wait to see you. GO NOLES
Por (Peggy Philmore) on February 04, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert, you are a great guy. I thank you for always being there for me. You are absolutely one of the most positive enthusiasm role model.Keep up the Good work. ( 7 )
Suggest removalPor (Mark Hulsey) on February 04, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert, it was great meeting you with Kristen when you came to Gainesville a couple months ago. Your program does such good things and you are to be truly commended. Although i’m a huge Jags fan, i try to stay bucified every day! You’re the man!
Suggest removalPor (Elissa Nauful) on February 04, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert,
It is so wonderful that you have continued to grow your dream. Your passion for the community makes everyone who knows you proud.
Keep up the great work.
Elissa
Suggest removalPor (Rhiannon) on February 05, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert
Suggest removalI am so happy for you and proud of you! keep doing all you can to make a difference!
Good Luck
Rhiannon
Por (Michele & Marty Guilfoos) on February 05, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert,
It was a plesure meeting you at Gasparilla. Our daughter, Kristen, speaks so highly of you, and she is correct… you are an amazing man. Our community needs many more like you, those who are so devoted to helping others, without asking for anything in return. We are sure of two things… that your BUCIFIED program will continue to grow, and that your mother would be VERY PROUD of her son!
Thanks for all you have done for Kristen. It all is very much appreciated. We had a wonderful time at Gasparilla,mostly because you made it so easy for us to enjoy oursleves! If we can ever return all the favors and help you with anything, please let us know.
Suggest removalPor (Susan Tennyson) on February 06, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert, What a wonderful video..Keep up the good work with the kids. Your Mother is very proud of you and so are we. Thank you for all you do for everyone and never complain.
I am proud of the Man and My Friend.
God Bless You…
Maybe the Bucs be in the super bowl
next year ??????
Best Always,
Suggest removalSusan
Por (Marci Wise) on February 07, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert,
Suggest removalIt’s great to see your passion coming to life and helping others! You’re an inspiration and I’m sure your mother is smiling down from Heaven. Keep up the good work! You’re helping to make the world a better place!
Por (Bryan Diemer) on February 07, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Bert
Suggest removalThe video is great. You are doing something good for our community. I also like that you are helping out under priviledge kids with a scholarship fund. The Bucs will go to the super bowlnext year. You are a very good friend to me and my family. cant wait to see you. GO NOLES.
Por (Mildred Solomon) on February 13, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Hello Albert-I am so proud of you,and I know that your Mother would be very Proud of you also, in regards to the Dream Seeker Scholarship,Honoring Mothers as well as rewarding deserving Kids a scholarship to recieve an higher Education.Please keep me inform,because I would love to attend your event this Spring. May You be Bless- Sincerely Your Friend Mildred Solomon -259-7905
Suggest removalPor (tina varner) on February 18, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Hey Bucifiedbert,
I really and truely enjoyed this video. I am really glad to see how you are doing things in honor of my precious Aunt Emma Lee. May God continue to bless you in all that you do to help others. May your life be richly blessed. I am so glad to have a cousin like you. Too bad Tampa Bay has you and not Brentwood, L.I. New York. Deja la mano en la mano de Dios. Que Dios Te bediga.
Con mucho amor, tu prima Tina de New York. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Suggest removalPor (Denise Castillo) on February 19, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Albert,
Suggest removalWhen I first meet you at Rampello Downtown School,you appeared to be a fanatical Bucs fan,spreading good news about our Buccaneers.The children were amazed by your costume,but there was much more!You had a message!Letting the students know that you validated them,but did not want any one to v-i-o-late them!That a stranger could be danger.I knew the students would have a life mentor who believed in them.You are “never too busy for the kids at Rampello” you say to me. The dedication and devotion you have for our community and children comes from someone who was loved without conditions.Ole is alive in all that you do-For the second annual Dream Seeker Program,I pray for contiuned blessings.
Por (Misty Pope) on February 19, 2008 (Suggest removal)
Way to go, Albert! You make your mama and the rest of us very proud! Keep up the good work!
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