Extolling the virtues of Philip Brunelle

I ran across this blog post today that extols the virtues of Philip Brunelle--and ranks him right up there with world-famous golfer Jack Nicklaus:

There are many people I admire so greatly in this world, but, perhaps, none more than our local maestro, Philip Brunelle. His is an extraordinary story. He approached and still approaches, life with great hope and constant cheer and optimism. Yet, he lived cautiously and avoided the big mistakes that knock one out of the game. Today, in his mid-sixties, he is a champion as triumphant as anyone I have ever known.

I don’t think any Minnesotan can claim greater prominence or more success in his chosen field than Philip Brunelle.

Here's more:

Champions make themselves Champions. Philip Brunelle has made himself one. He is one of Minnesota’s greatest and most important citizens.

And the most important thing about this story has to do with the way he did it. It is from this that we should learn life lessons. Philip Brunelle didn’t have to stomp on people or climb over people or claw his way to the top. He let his talent take him there through hard work, perseverance and without ever forgetting to be honest, kind, caring, gentle and meek. (Well, as I think about it, ‘meek’ might be a stretch!)

Philip eliminated the mistakes and took home victory after victory. He is a friend, but he is also one of my heroes.