Patrick Henry Hughes still teaches Thanksgiving lesson 19 years later

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Patrick Henry Hughes, a musician born with severe physical disabilities, inspired many with his positive outlook.

Hughes gained attention as a trumpet player in the University of Louisville marching band, guided by his father.

During a tense football game, his piano performance of a Ray Charles song united rival fans.

His story led to a book, "I Am Potential," a movie, and appearances on national television shows.

For this year's Thanksgiving column, I thought I might revisit a topic I wrote about nearly 20 years ago, an event that touched my heart deeply.

The key to the event is Patrick Henry Hughes, a young man born with infinitely rare physical disabilities. These include legs that don’t work, arms with limited function, and no eyes. Although these enormous cha