he s also running for republica board committeemen. and dr. willy wilson who s running against dick durbin fork the senate. dr. wilson. it s great to see you. [ applause ] dr. wilson, your story like so many of these stories is both so inspiring and tragic. you ve gone into business and done fabulously well, you worked your tail off, incredible work. and your son, omar, was tragically shot and killed within 24 hours of being released from prison. now, you didn t even want to bail them out. but eventually you relented. he was released from prison, 24 hours later, he was dead. you named your business after him. omar medical supplies. and you re here today to tell us what can we do and what can you do and others in the business community to try to give these kids a way out of the life of drugs and gangs?