Patrick Barnes’s story is one that resonates with nurses across the globe. During his 8 week hospitalization, his family was in awe of not just the clinical skill of the nurses who cared for him but the compassionate care they provided with each and every encounter. Kathy, as our leader you have done the same for us. We stood by as you quietly worked behind the scenes to have our story heard, never backing away from the hard things facing healthcare today. You stood strong and you stood tall. You showed us how to be compassionate, how to see the best in others, and just how important the concept of TEAM is. The Barnes family often talks about Patrick’s positive spirit, that he was a natural mentor; he had a wide network of friends and family and a keen sense of humor. So much of Patrick’s spirit reminds us of you.