Let's make this birthday one to remember.

55 years old (Born on May 05, 1969)

Happy Birthday, Rafer! Another year wiser, yet still looking sharper than a freshly pressed news blazer. From your captivating storytelling to those memorable TV segments—it’s clear you've figured out how to age gracefully while juggling breaking stories and bright lights without breaking a sweat.

Your honest reporting keeps viewers engaged, but it's your good-natured humor off-camera that makes everyone smile even wider. Whether you're covering politics or community events—or simply entertaining colleagues behind-the-scenes—you’ve mastered the art of eloquent journalism mixed with genuine wit. Here’s wishing you another award-worthy year full of insightful broadcasts...and fewer blooper reels!