Posted by  Misty Pope, St. Petersburg, FL on 02/19  at  03:59 PM

Way to go, Albert!  You make your mama and the rest of us very proud!  Keep up the good work!

Posted by  Denise Castillo, Tampa, Florida on 02/19  at  01:01 AM

Albert,
When 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.

Posted by  tina varner, brentwood, ny on 02/18  at  11:50 PM

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

Posted by  Mildred Solomon, 2nd floor tribune building on 02/13  at  04:50 PM

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

Posted by  Bryan Diemer, New Port Richey,FL on 02/07  at  08:03 PM

Bert
The 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.

Posted by  Marci Wise, Riverview, Fl on 02/07  at  11:05 AM

Albert,
It’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!

Posted by  Susan Tennyson, Tampa on 02/06  at  10:12 AM

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,
Susan

Posted by  Michele & Marty Guilfoos, Tampa, FL on 02/05  at  10:02 PM

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.

Posted by  Rhiannon, Valrico Fl on 02/05  at  12:41 PM

Albert
I am so happy for you and proud of you! keep doing all you can to make a difference!
Good Luck
Rhiannon

Posted by  Elissa Nauful, Tampa on 02/04  at  06:20 PM

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

Posted by  Mark Hulsey, Gainesville, FL on 02/04  at  05:08 PM

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!

Posted by  Peggy Philmore, tampa on 02/04  at  11:21 AM

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 )

Posted by  Bobbie Diemer, New Port Richey,FL on 02/03  at  04:20 PM

Bert,
You 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

Posted by  David M Gritte, Jacksonville, FL on 02/02  at  01:07 PM

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

Posted by  Angelia Lake, Tampa on 02/02  at  12:28 PM

Albert,
I 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.

Posted by  sharon davis, tampa florida on 02/02  at  11:24 AM

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

Posted by  Brian Fasulo, Tampa on 02/02  at  10:18 AM

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

Posted by  Beth Anne Frost, Gainesville, FL on 02/01  at  04:21 PM

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!

Posted by  April Coker, Tampa, FL on 02/01  at  04:18 PM

I love the video, and I cannot wait to get involved with the program! There is just one thing missing from this… ME!

Posted by  Earl Johnson, Tampa, FL on 02/01  at  01:35 PM

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!

Posted by  Brenda Guerrido, Tampa on 02/01  at  11:24 AM

That’s Awesome Albert!!!  Keep up the good work!  I know you’re Momma’s proud of you!!

Posted by  Mark Boyle, Sarasota on 01/31  at  11:52 PM

Albert,
Great 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

Posted by  Julie Huff, Dunedin on 01/31  at  04:49 PM

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!

Posted by  Kristen Guilfoos, Tampa, Florida on 01/31  at  03:18 PM

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