Son, husband, father, Irish immigrant to a new frontier.Michael knew the values of hard work, loyalty, honesty, respect and integtriy.

Even in the face of danger, he carried out his duty to his community with fateful consequences .

Steadfast, determined and a tower of strength and love to all around her.

While the tragic loss of Michael was to impact her for the rest of her life, she overcame it and became the capstone in which generations of the Kennedy family were built on.