Kenny McNenny always made people feel important and even though our paths didn't cross as often as I would have liked...he left an impression on me.

When I was 6 years old, I stayed overnight with the McNenny kids (we didn't do overnighters that often) and Mr. McNenny came into our room at bedtime and did animal shadows on the wall from the light that came through the doorway. I was impressed. I always felt that he understood my childhood "infirmities" because he had a son named Larry that had struggles as well.

And when I became an adult, Kenny and his dear wife would often encourage me by saying that I could certainly do well in public office..."maybe one day?" When Kenny would introduce our family from the floor of the legislature, you just knew that he was proud to know you. There is a void in the community...true. But all are better because of a life well lived.