Hi John — I don’t think we’ve met yet. I’m Kathianne Williams, Brian’s wife.

Brian and I have been married for 18 years, together for 22 years, and are opposites in a lot of ways. Brian is the oldest of 2 children, and I’m the youngest of 6 children. Brian grew up in a military family that moved a lot, and I lived in the same house until I left for college. I’m an open book, and Brian is very private.

Before the shooting on July 7, 2016, Brian was not on social media at all, he turned down any media interviews, and he didn’t even want me to post his picture on my social media accounts. But something changed in him the night of the press conference.

Brian’s life has been about answering the call to serve: from the call to serve in the Air Force, to the call to become a surgeon, to now answering the call to run for Congress.

John, I’m proud to call Brian my husband, and I’m honored that so many of you have joined Team Williams. We’ve got a big deadline coming up on Saturday night and we need all hands on deck. Can you chip in any amount right now?

Thank you for your support of my husband, and by extension, my family. Having you on our team means the world.

Kathianne