When the Circus came to town, my sister Jean and I planned to take our children to downtown  Louisville for an afternoon of family entertainment.

Due to an unexpected delay, we arrived with the excited youngsters at the Box Office and were told the performance was sold out.

The disappointment brought sad looks to all of our faces. Standing nearby, a Kosair Shrine member saw a tear roll down little Geralyn’s face and walked over to our devastated group. He picked up Geralyn and gave us a prompt order.

“Follow me.” He said and carrying Geralyn, led us into the building where his steps directed us to front-row seats for a performance none of us would ever forget.