Kurt had lived his entire life in Panama. He attended local Panamanian schools as was a patriot in the best sense – he chose to be.
Teaming with fellow Patriotic Rotarians he bravely chose to act for the benefit of the Panamanian people while most others just talked and complained. Bravery is not a concept – it is an act, one that often requires putting oneself at personal risk. Kurt did both. His conscience and courage required him to do so.
His acts and those of his fellow patriots set in motion the events that led to to the overthrow of the dictator Noriega and eventual re-establishing democracy in Panama.