September 1st: Kathleen Susan's Day

Heroes don't always come dressed as soldiers or firemen.

Many times they aren't men at all.

From my earliest years as a little kid, one of my heroes has been my sister, Kathleen Susan Mansfield Wright.

When I was little, she was always "big". 7 years has a way of doing that to kids, doesn't it. She was a teen in the 60's when I was just a poser-teen at the end of the decade.

As life grew, she grew too. College then marriage, then kids and grandkids.

Throughout these years, Kathy showed me by her example that I should always be involved, too. Like Sarah Palin, Kathy was on her local city council and then served as Mayor ...of Charlotte, Michigan.

September 1st is a special day for me, as I've always associated it with Kathy and her impact on so many people's lives, including my own life.

Each year comes and goes, new school years start up, kids advance a grade, grandkids too.

Each year Kathy continues to show me how amazing a woman of virtue and confidence she is.

Thanks, Kath, for living your life "out loud" and for loving your siblings, among whom I am honored to be. Year after year, decade after decade you've proven to me that there really is no glass ceiling...only goals and hope. Anything can be accomplished. Thanks for showing me that by example.

You are loved,

Den

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[Kathy]

Thank you, Den, for the loving support of my life's path. I believe that there are many thousands of "volunteers" turned "elected officials" out there fulfilling their commitment to their families and communities. Who knows where it may lead? Sometimes a tap on the shoulder comes from out of the blue... Here's to all the people who give of themselves to help make America what it is, and can be.
Love you, little brother! Kath