From Melissa:

To my parents, Carol and Jim Fitzgerald. You model what it is to live a life of meaning and service. This—and everything—is for you.

From Mary:

To my mother, Norah McCormack, who approached the world with joy, empathy, and an unshakable sense of justice. I miss you. I think you would get a kick out of this book.

And to my father, Bill McCormack,

you led by example, in service as in everything. Your final words will stay with me forever: “The message is: To give as much as you can, everywhere you can, for as long as you can. Keep your hand out. Keep giving.”

From Melissa and Mary:

To our perennial Number One, Martin Sheen, whose dedication to and joy in service inspires and motivates us every day. We love you.

And to Aaron Sorkin,

who sat alone in a room, staring at a blank page, and conjured up the world of The West Wing:

You created a family. We are deeply grateful.