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Sarah Laslett

Thu, Oct 9, 2025 8:11 PM

Kent's death has hit me hard. He was a giant in so many of the spaces that
I cherish - labor and union education (domestic and international),
immigrant rights, the union movement, social justice and political work and
more. Perhaps most importantly, Kent was a giant as a mentor and supporter
of young workers, DACA activists, and emerging leaders. My heart hurts to
think of all those who loved and respected him having lost him so soon.

There is a song that is special to me, written by another California social
justice warrior who we lost too early - Jon Fromer. The song is *My
Heroes. *I share the lyrics as I think about Kent, who was certainly one of
my heroes.

When it comes to heroes I find I have many.
When it comes to money, they might not have any.
When it comes to making things better, when it comes to the heart.
When it comes to reaching out and doing their part
For their neighbors or their unions or the friends that they make,
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the
road that I take.

Heroes who are perfect? I'm sure I have none.
Heroes rich and famous? I can't think of one.
But I'll show you a teacher who gets the job done
Or a friend who's building bridges where mighty waters run.
Could be the way they listen, not the records they break.
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the
road that I take.

Build a statue for the working mother who finds the time to play
And a tower for the old man who walks up the hill each day.
For those who work hard all day long and barely make the rent.
For those who never hear their praises, build a monument!

You won't find my heroes in your history books.
But you'll see them around you if you just take a look.
They might be serving your food, they might be taking your call
Or cleaning the floor as you pass in the hall.
They may not make the headlines but make no mistake!
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the
road that I take!

Kent Wong has lighted the road I have taken and will continue to travel. It
will be harder without him but we can walk the road together, in
solidarity, because of the many ways that Kent lifted us up.

Si se puede!

Sarah Laslett

Kent's death has hit me hard. He was a giant in so many of the spaces that I cherish - labor and union education (domestic and international), immigrant rights, the union movement, social justice and political work and more. Perhaps most importantly, Kent was a giant as a mentor and supporter of young workers, DACA activists, and emerging leaders. My heart hurts to think of all those who loved and respected him having lost him so soon. There is a song that is special to me, written by another California social justice warrior who we lost too early - Jon Fromer. The song is *My Heroes. *I share the lyrics as I think about Kent, who was certainly one of *my* heroes. When it comes to heroes I find I have many. When it comes to money, they might not have any. When it comes to making things better, when it comes to the heart. When it comes to reaching out and doing their part For their neighbors or their unions or the friends that they make, My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take. Heroes who are perfect? I'm sure I have none. Heroes rich and famous? I can't think of one. But I'll show you a teacher who gets the job done Or a friend who's building bridges where mighty waters run. Could be the way they listen, not the records they break. My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take. Build a statue for the working mother who finds the time to play And a tower for the old man who walks up the hill each day. For those who work hard all day long and barely make the rent. For those who never hear their praises, build a monument! You won't find my heroes in your history books. But you'll see them around you if you just take a look. They might be serving your food, they might be taking your call Or cleaning the floor as you pass in the hall. They may not make the headlines but make no mistake! My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take! Kent Wong has lighted the road I have taken and will continue to travel. It will be harder without him but we can walk the road together, in solidarity, because of the many ways that Kent lifted us up. Si se puede! Sarah Laslett

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Worthen, Helena Harlow

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 4:58 PM

Sarah, this song brings tears to my eyes. I heard John Fromer sing this, not just once but many times, because he was a familiar figure at celebrations both happy and sad in the Bay Area. Often followed by the song “Let the work I have done speak for me.”

I hope this is sung at his memorial Nov 15 in LA. Who will sing it (other than everyone?)

I think that the last thing (big public thing) that he did before he died was the non-violence training in the LA Convention Center, sponsored by the LA County Fed. Right after the June 6 demonstrations and the arrest of David Huerta. Typical Kent Wong doing exactly what was needed at the time!

Love — H

Worthen, Helena Harlow
hworthen@illinois.edu
@helenaworthen.bsky.social
Power Despite Precarity: Strategies for the Contingent Faculty Movement in Higher Education. Pluto Books 2021
https://helenaworthen.net/

On Oct 9, 2025, at 1:11 PM, Sarah Laslett via UALEList ualelist@list.uale.org wrote:

Kent's death has hit me hard. He was a giant in so many of the spaces that I cherish - labor and union education (domestic and international), immigrant rights, the union movement, social justice and political work and more. Perhaps most importantly, Kent was a giant as a mentor and supporter of young workers, DACA activists, and emerging leaders. My heart hurts to think of all those who loved and respected him having lost him so soon.

There is a song that is special to me, written by another California social justice warrior who we lost too early - Jon Fromer. The song is My Heroes. I share the lyrics as I think about Kent, who was certainly one of my heroes.

When it comes to heroes I find I have many.
When it comes to money, they might not have any.
When it comes to making things better, when it comes to the heart.
When it comes to reaching out and doing their part
For their neighbors or their unions or the friends that they make,
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take.

Heroes who are perfect? I'm sure I have none.
Heroes rich and famous? I can't think of one.
But I'll show you a teacher who gets the job done
Or a friend who's building bridges where mighty waters run.
Could be the way they listen, not the records they break.
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take.

Build a statue for the working mother who finds the time to play
And a tower for the old man who walks up the hill each day.
For those who work hard all day long and barely make the rent.
For those who never hear their praises, build a monument!

You won't find my heroes in your history books.
But you'll see them around you if you just take a look.
They might be serving your food, they might be taking your call
Or cleaning the floor as you pass in the hall.
They may not make the headlines but make no mistake!
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take!

Kent Wong has lighted the road I have taken and will continue to travel. It will be harder without him but we can walk the road together, in solidarity, because of the many ways that Kent lifted us up.

Si se puede!

Sarah Laslett

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Sarah, this song brings tears to my eyes. I heard John Fromer sing this, not just once but many times, because he was a familiar figure at celebrations both happy and sad in the Bay Area. Often followed by the song “Let the work I have done speak for me.” I hope this is sung at his memorial Nov 15 in LA. Who will sing it (other than everyone?) I think that the last thing (big public thing) that he did before he died was the non-violence training in the LA Convention Center, sponsored by the LA County Fed. Right after the June 6 demonstrations and the arrest of David Huerta. Typical Kent Wong doing exactly what was needed at the time! Love — H Worthen, Helena Harlow hworthen@illinois.edu @helenaworthen.bsky.social Power Despite Precarity: Strategies for the Contingent Faculty Movement in Higher Education. Pluto Books 2021 https://helenaworthen.net/ On Oct 9, 2025, at 1:11 PM, Sarah Laslett via UALEList <ualelist@list.uale.org> wrote: Kent's death has hit me hard. He was a giant in so many of the spaces that I cherish - labor and union education (domestic and international), immigrant rights, the union movement, social justice and political work and more. Perhaps most importantly, Kent was a giant as a mentor and supporter of young workers, DACA activists, and emerging leaders. My heart hurts to think of all those who loved and respected him having lost him so soon. There is a song that is special to me, written by another California social justice warrior who we lost too early - Jon Fromer. The song is My Heroes. I share the lyrics as I think about Kent, who was certainly one of my heroes. When it comes to heroes I find I have many. When it comes to money, they might not have any. When it comes to making things better, when it comes to the heart. When it comes to reaching out and doing their part For their neighbors or their unions or the friends that they make, My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take. Heroes who are perfect? I'm sure I have none. Heroes rich and famous? I can't think of one. But I'll show you a teacher who gets the job done Or a friend who's building bridges where mighty waters run. Could be the way they listen, not the records they break. My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take. Build a statue for the working mother who finds the time to play And a tower for the old man who walks up the hill each day. For those who work hard all day long and barely make the rent. For those who never hear their praises, build a monument! You won't find my heroes in your history books. But you'll see them around you if you just take a look. They might be serving your food, they might be taking your call Or cleaning the floor as you pass in the hall. They may not make the headlines but make no mistake! My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take! Kent Wong has lighted the road I have taken and will continue to travel. It will be harder without him but we can walk the road together, in solidarity, because of the many ways that Kent lifted us up. Si se puede! Sarah Laslett _______________________________________________ UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org See UALE's website at <uale.org>. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

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Chris Zepeda-Millan

Sun, Oct 19, 2025 4:45 PM

Only Kent Wong would be able to get over a thousand Angelinos to a
non-violence training when Trump first started attacking L.A. This was the
largest nonviolence training in L.A., and perhaps, U.S. history. Here are
his intro remarks:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPphTTLk9Ei/

On Sun, Oct 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM Worthen, Helena Harlow via UALEList <
ualelist@list.uale.org> wrote:

Sarah, this song brings tears to my eyes. I heard John Fromer sing this,
not just once but many times, because he was a familiar figure at
celebrations both happy and sad in the Bay Area. Often followed by the song
“Let the work I have done speak for me.”

I hope this is sung at his memorial Nov 15 in LA. Who will sing it (other
than everyone?)

I think that the last thing (big public thing) that he did before he died
was the non-violence training in the LA Convention Center, sponsored by the
LA County Fed. Right after the June 6 demonstrations and the arrest of
David Huerta. Typical Kent Wong doing exactly what was needed at the time!

Love — H

Worthen, Helena Harlow
hworthen@illinois.edu
@helenaworthen.bsky.social
Power Despite Precarity: Strategies for the Contingent Faculty Movement
in Higher Education. Pluto Books 2021
https://helenaworthen.net/

On Oct 9, 2025, at 1:11 PM, Sarah Laslett via UALEList <
ualelist@list.uale.org> wrote:

Kent's death has hit me hard. He was a giant in so many of the spaces that
I cherish - labor and union education (domestic and international),
immigrant rights, the union movement, social justice and political work and
more. Perhaps most importantly, Kent was a giant as a mentor and supporter
of young workers, DACA activists, and emerging leaders. My heart hurts to
think of all those who loved and respected him having lost him so soon.

There is a song that is special to me, written by another California
social justice warrior who we lost too early - Jon Fromer. The song is *My
Heroes. *I share the lyrics as I think about Kent, who was certainly one
of my heroes.

When it comes to heroes I find I have many.
When it comes to money, they might not have any.
When it comes to making things better, when it comes to the heart.
When it comes to reaching out and doing their part
For their neighbors or their unions or the friends that they make,
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting
the road that I take.

Heroes who are perfect? I'm sure I have none.
Heroes rich and famous? I can't think of one.
But I'll show you a teacher who gets the job done
Or a friend who's building bridges where mighty waters run.
Could be the way they listen, not the records they break.
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting
the road that I take.

Build a statue for the working mother who finds the time to play
And a tower for the old man who walks up the hill each day.
For those who work hard all day long and barely make the rent.
For those who never hear their praises, build a monument!

You won't find my heroes in your history books.
But you'll see them around you if you just take a look.
They might be serving your food, they might be taking your call
Or cleaning the floor as you pass in the hall.
They may not make the headlines but make no mistake!
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting
the road that I take!

Kent Wong has lighted the road I have taken and will continue to travel.
It will be harder without him but we can walk the road together, in
solidarity, because of the many ways that Kent lifted us up.

Si se puede!

Sarah Laslett

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(he/him/his)
Chair, Labor Studies Program https://irle.ucla.edu/labor-studies/about/
Associate Professor, Departments of Public Policy
https://luskin.ucla.edu/public-policy-2 and
Chicana/o & Central American Studies https://chavez.ucla.edu/
Faculty Director, Strategic Research Lab
https://irle.ucla.edu/ucla-strategic-research-lab/#research-reports
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Author of Latino Mass Mobilization: Immigration, Racialization, and
Activism
https://www.amazon.com/Latino-Mass-Mobilization-Immigration-Racialization/dp/1107434122/ref=la_B0748H97LM_1_1_twi_pap_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501624568&sr=1-1

&
Walls, Cages, and Family Separation: Race and Immigration Policy in the
Trump Era
https://www.amazon.com/Walls-Cages-Family-Separation-Immigration/dp/1108795331/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3CSS0LIWVIF9V&dchild=1&keywords=chris+zepeda+millan&qid=1598884854&s=books&sprefix=chris+zepeda-millan%2Caps%2C202&sr=1-4

Only Kent Wong would be able to get over a thousand Angelinos to a non-violence training when Trump first started attacking L.A. This was the largest nonviolence training in L.A., and perhaps, U.S. history. Here are his intro remarks: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPphTTLk9Ei/ On Sun, Oct 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM Worthen, Helena Harlow via UALEList < ualelist@list.uale.org> wrote: > Sarah, this song brings tears to my eyes. I heard John Fromer sing this, > not just once but many times, because he was a familiar figure at > celebrations both happy and sad in the Bay Area. Often followed by the song > “Let the work I have done speak for me.” > > I hope this is sung at his memorial Nov 15 in LA. Who will sing it (other > than everyone?) > > I think that the last thing (big public thing) that he did before he died > was the non-violence training in the LA Convention Center, sponsored by the > LA County Fed. Right after the June 6 demonstrations and the arrest of > David Huerta. Typical Kent Wong doing exactly what was needed at the time! > > Love — H > > > Worthen, Helena Harlow > hworthen@illinois.edu > @helenaworthen.bsky.social > *Power Despite Precarity: Strategies for the Contingent Faculty Movement > in Higher Education.* Pluto Books 2021 > https://helenaworthen.net/ > > > > > > On Oct 9, 2025, at 1:11 PM, Sarah Laslett via UALEList < > ualelist@list.uale.org> wrote: > > Kent's death has hit me hard. He was a giant in so many of the spaces that > I cherish - labor and union education (domestic and international), > immigrant rights, the union movement, social justice and political work and > more. Perhaps most importantly, Kent was a giant as a mentor and supporter > of young workers, DACA activists, and emerging leaders. My heart hurts to > think of all those who loved and respected him having lost him so soon. > > There is a song that is special to me, written by another California > social justice warrior who we lost too early - Jon Fromer. The song is *My > Heroes. *I share the lyrics as I think about Kent, who was certainly one > of *my* heroes. > > When it comes to heroes I find I have many. > When it comes to money, they might not have any. > When it comes to making things better, when it comes to the heart. > When it comes to reaching out and doing their part > For their neighbors or their unions or the friends that they make, > My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting > the road that I take. > > Heroes who are perfect? I'm sure I have none. > Heroes rich and famous? I can't think of one. > But I'll show you a teacher who gets the job done > Or a friend who's building bridges where mighty waters run. > Could be the way they listen, not the records they break. > My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting > the road that I take. > > Build a statue for the working mother who finds the time to play > And a tower for the old man who walks up the hill each day. > For those who work hard all day long and barely make the rent. > For those who never hear their praises, build a monument! > > You won't find my heroes in your history books. > But you'll see them around you if you just take a look. > They might be serving your food, they might be taking your call > Or cleaning the floor as you pass in the hall. > They may not make the headlines but make no mistake! > My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting > the road that I take! > > Kent Wong has lighted the road I have taken and will continue to travel. > It will be harder without him but we can walk the road together, in > solidarity, because of the many ways that Kent lifted us up. > > Si se puede! > > Sarah Laslett > _______________________________________________ > UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org > To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org > > See UALE's website at <uale.org>. You can also like us on Facebook and > follow us on Twitter > > > _______________________________________________ > UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org > To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org > > See UALE's website at <uale.org>. You can also like us on Facebook and > follow us on Twitter -- Chris Zepeda-Millán <http://luskin.ucla.edu/person/chris-zepeda-millan/> (he/him/his) Chair, Labor Studies Program <https://irle.ucla.edu/labor-studies/about/> Associate Professor, Departments of Public Policy <https://luskin.ucla.edu/public-policy-2> and Chicana/o & Central American Studies <https://chavez.ucla.edu/> Faculty Director, Strategic Research Lab <https://irle.ucla.edu/ucla-strategic-research-lab/#research-reports> *University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)* Author of *Latino Mass Mobilization: Immigration, Racialization, and Activism* <https://www.amazon.com/Latino-Mass-Mobilization-Immigration-Racialization/dp/1107434122/ref=la_B0748H97LM_1_1_twi_pap_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501624568&sr=1-1> & *Walls, Cages, and Family Separation: Race and Immigration Policy in the Trump Era* <https://www.amazon.com/Walls-Cages-Family-Separation-Immigration/dp/1108795331/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3CSS0LIWVIF9V&dchild=1&keywords=chris+zepeda+millan&qid=1598884854&s=books&sprefix=chris+zepeda-millan%2Caps%2C202&sr=1-4>

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Worthen, Helena Harlow

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 6:16 PM

Well, and I say this as my eyes tear up — it can’t be “only” Kent Wong any more. It has to all of us.

As I am coming up on my 82nd birthday on Wednesday, I get to act the cranky grandmother and point this out.

With real affection for all of us no longer sheltered by his good map of what to do next.

H

Worthen, Helena Harlow
hworthen@illinois.edu
@helenaworthen.bsky.social
Power Despite Precarity: Strategies for the Contingent Faculty Movement in Higher Education. Pluto Books 2021
https://helenaworthen.net/

On Oct 19, 2025, at 9:45 AM, Chris Zepeda-Millan czm@ucla.edu wrote:

Only Kent Wong would be able to get over a thousand Angelinos to a non-violence training when Trump first started attacking L.A. This was the largest nonviolence training in L.A., and perhaps, U.S. history. Here are his intro remarks:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPphTTLk9Ei/https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPphTTLk9Ei/__;!!DZ3fjg!4-YRIUQbDWQesk3-HwNce1WmBqGVAyaqxk89SeIZoCLjBL4WsJG8IaU0SrP_Ziyn2ry5S8LefniO8ys$

On Sun, Oct 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM Worthen, Helena Harlow via UALEList <ualelist@list.uale.org mailto:ualelist@list.uale.org> wrote:
Sarah, this song brings tears to my eyes. I heard John Fromer sing this, not just once but many times, because he was a familiar figure at celebrations both happy and sad in the Bay Area. Often followed by the song “Let the work I have done speak for me.”

I hope this is sung at his memorial Nov 15 in LA. Who will sing it (other than everyone?)

I think that the last thing (big public thing) that he did before he died was the non-violence training in the LA Convention Center, sponsored by the LA County Fed. Right after the June 6 demonstrations and the arrest of David Huerta. Typical Kent Wong doing exactly what was needed at the time!

Love — H

Worthen, Helena Harlow
hworthen@illinois.edu mailto:hworthen@illinois.edu
@helenaworthen.bsky.social
Power Despite Precarity: Strategies for the Contingent Faculty Movement in Higher Education. Pluto Books 2021
https://helenaworthen.net/https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://helenaworthen.net/__;!!DZ3fjg!4-YRIUQbDWQesk3-HwNce1WmBqGVAyaqxk89SeIZoCLjBL4WsJG8IaU0SrP_Ziyn2ry5S8LeugP4O68$

On Oct 9, 2025, at 1:11 PM, Sarah Laslett via UALEList <ualelist@list.uale.org mailto:ualelist@list.uale.org> wrote:

Kent's death has hit me hard. He was a giant in so many of the spaces that I cherish - labor and union education (domestic and international), immigrant rights, the union movement, social justice and political work and more. Perhaps most importantly, Kent was a giant as a mentor and supporter of young workers, DACA activists, and emerging leaders. My heart hurts to think of all those who loved and respected him having lost him so soon.

There is a song that is special to me, written by another California social justice warrior who we lost too early - Jon Fromer. The song is My Heroes. I share the lyrics as I think about Kent, who was certainly one of my heroes.

When it comes to heroes I find I have many.
When it comes to money, they might not have any.
When it comes to making things better, when it comes to the heart.
When it comes to reaching out and doing their part
For their neighbors or their unions or the friends that they make,
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take.

Heroes who are perfect? I'm sure I have none.
Heroes rich and famous? I can't think of one.
But I'll show you a teacher who gets the job done
Or a friend who's building bridges where mighty waters run.
Could be the way they listen, not the records they break.
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take.

Build a statue for the working mother who finds the time to play
And a tower for the old man who walks up the hill each day.
For those who work hard all day long and barely make the rent.
For those who never hear their praises, build a monument!

You won't find my heroes in your history books.
But you'll see them around you if you just take a look.
They might be serving your food, they might be taking your call
Or cleaning the floor as you pass in the hall.
They may not make the headlines but make no mistake!
My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take!

Kent Wong has lighted the road I have taken and will continue to travel. It will be harder without him but we can walk the road together, in solidarity, because of the many ways that Kent lifted us up.

Si se puede!

Sarah Laslett

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Walls, Cages, and Family Separation: Race and Immigration Policy in the Trump Erahttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.amazon.com/Walls-Cages-Family-Separation-Immigration/dp/1108795331/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3CSS0LIWVIF9V&dchild=1&keywords=chris*zepeda*millan&qid=1598884854&s=books&sprefix=chris*zepeda-millan*2Caps*2C202&sr=1-4__;KysrJSU!!DZ3fjg!4-YRIUQbDWQesk3-HwNce1WmBqGVAyaqxk89SeIZoCLjBL4WsJG8IaU0SrP_Ziyn2ry5S8LehRss-Ds$

Well, and I say this as my eyes tear up — it can’t be “only” Kent Wong any more. It has to all of us. As I am coming up on my 82nd birthday on Wednesday, I get to act the cranky grandmother and point this out. With real affection for all of us no longer sheltered by his good map of what to do next. H Worthen, Helena Harlow hworthen@illinois.edu @helenaworthen.bsky.social Power Despite Precarity: Strategies for the Contingent Faculty Movement in Higher Education. Pluto Books 2021 https://helenaworthen.net/ On Oct 19, 2025, at 9:45 AM, Chris Zepeda-Millan <czm@ucla.edu> wrote: Only Kent Wong would be able to get over a thousand Angelinos to a non-violence training when Trump first started attacking L.A. This was the largest nonviolence training in L.A., and perhaps, U.S. history. Here are his intro remarks: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPphTTLk9Ei/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPphTTLk9Ei/__;!!DZ3fjg!4-YRIUQbDWQesk3-HwNce1WmBqGVAyaqxk89SeIZoCLjBL4WsJG8IaU0SrP_Ziyn2ry5S8LefniO8ys$> On Sun, Oct 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM Worthen, Helena Harlow via UALEList <ualelist@list.uale.org<mailto:ualelist@list.uale.org>> wrote: Sarah, this song brings tears to my eyes. I heard John Fromer sing this, not just once but many times, because he was a familiar figure at celebrations both happy and sad in the Bay Area. Often followed by the song “Let the work I have done speak for me.” I hope this is sung at his memorial Nov 15 in LA. Who will sing it (other than everyone?) I think that the last thing (big public thing) that he did before he died was the non-violence training in the LA Convention Center, sponsored by the LA County Fed. Right after the June 6 demonstrations and the arrest of David Huerta. Typical Kent Wong doing exactly what was needed at the time! Love — H Worthen, Helena Harlow hworthen@illinois.edu<mailto:hworthen@illinois.edu> @helenaworthen.bsky.social Power Despite Precarity: Strategies for the Contingent Faculty Movement in Higher Education. Pluto Books 2021 https://helenaworthen.net/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://helenaworthen.net/__;!!DZ3fjg!4-YRIUQbDWQesk3-HwNce1WmBqGVAyaqxk89SeIZoCLjBL4WsJG8IaU0SrP_Ziyn2ry5S8LeugP4O68$> On Oct 9, 2025, at 1:11 PM, Sarah Laslett via UALEList <ualelist@list.uale.org<mailto:ualelist@list.uale.org>> wrote: Kent's death has hit me hard. He was a giant in so many of the spaces that I cherish - labor and union education (domestic and international), immigrant rights, the union movement, social justice and political work and more. Perhaps most importantly, Kent was a giant as a mentor and supporter of young workers, DACA activists, and emerging leaders. My heart hurts to think of all those who loved and respected him having lost him so soon. There is a song that is special to me, written by another California social justice warrior who we lost too early - Jon Fromer. The song is My Heroes. I share the lyrics as I think about Kent, who was certainly one of my heroes. When it comes to heroes I find I have many. When it comes to money, they might not have any. When it comes to making things better, when it comes to the heart. When it comes to reaching out and doing their part For their neighbors or their unions or the friends that they make, My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take. Heroes who are perfect? I'm sure I have none. Heroes rich and famous? I can't think of one. But I'll show you a teacher who gets the job done Or a friend who's building bridges where mighty waters run. Could be the way they listen, not the records they break. My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take. Build a statue for the working mother who finds the time to play And a tower for the old man who walks up the hill each day. For those who work hard all day long and barely make the rent. For those who never hear their praises, build a monument! You won't find my heroes in your history books. But you'll see them around you if you just take a look. They might be serving your food, they might be taking your call Or cleaning the floor as you pass in the hall. They may not make the headlines but make no mistake! My heroes are lighting the road that I take, yes my heroes are lighting the road that I take! Kent Wong has lighted the road I have taken and will continue to travel. It will be harder without him but we can walk the road together, in solidarity, because of the many ways that Kent lifted us up. Si se puede! 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