Five years ago, we lost Ed to pancreatic cancer. Joe and I continue to bring his band to Kirkwood not only as a tribute to him, but also because we deeply love this community. This concert is our way of saying thank you. Three years ago, we began using the event to benefit the Kirkwood Historical Society because we believe it's essential to remember our roots.
When Ed and his wife Cathy were growing up here, Kirkwood was a very different place. In fact, I used to work at Casey's Sports, which is now the site of Station Plaza. By examining our history, we can hold onto the values that have always made Kirkwood special while also embracing change. It's the people and small businesses that make this such a wonderful place to live and raise a family.
Our family has seen firsthand how this community supports its people. The last two years have shown us just how much our community is here for us, our family, and our business. We are so incredibly grateful. We hope to keep the music playing for as long as we can.