Best Man's Speech at Alan and Michelle's Wedding

Introduction

Speaker: Erin, the brother of the groom Alan
Context: Best man's speech at a wedding
Main Objective: Celebrate Alan and Michelle's marriage and share memories and stories about Alan

Thankful for being invited to speak despite Alan’s initial reluctance
Erin honored to be part of the celebration
Guests from various regions including Quebec, Alberta, the USA, and even Australia

Childhood Rivalry: Alan and Erin’s childhood memories and sibling rivalry
- Shared a room, initially got along
- Rivalry intensified as Alan grew bigger and stronger
- Erin used to provoke Alan strategically to avoid physical confrontations
Birthday Email Incident: Alan’s humorous birthday email to Erin, showcasing their playful relationship
General Achievements and Qualities:
- Alan's maturity and business mindset from a young age
- Alan's toughness demonstrated by his recent experience with kidney stones
- Alan's involvement and compassion through his work with Athletes in Action

Planning and Organization: Known as the “Plan Man” from a young age
- Designed his sandwiches meticulously
- Skill for planning and organizing, leading to a career in engineering
Academic and Athletic Excellence: Managed to maintain high grades while being cool and athletic
Compassion and Dedication: Devotes time to helping others through various activities

Engagement: Alan's excitement on the day of his proposal to Michelle
- Captured the moment on video and called Erin with the news
Michelle's Positive Influence:
- Michelle's attributes: Beautiful inside and out, compassionate, genuine, smart, and caring
- Michelle’s support during Alan’s recent health troubles
Welcome to the Family: Warm welcome to Michelle (called “Mitch” by the family)
- Apologies for the challenging last name “Goof”