Do you think that Perry was a good role model to Kenny, his little brother?

Family always came first for Perry in Fallen Angels. Although he didn't have to obest relationship with his mother, he always thought about her and his younger brother. He worried about Kenny. He wanted Kenny to look up to him, and be proud of everything he was doing to help the family.
Perry sent all of the money he was paid right to his family rather than saving it, so that he would have it for himself when he returned home. The main reason for that was because Kenny didn't have enough money for clothes. Perry was worried that something like wearing the same clothes to school everyday would be enough to make him want to drop out. "Mama had said that she'd see to it that Kenny stayed in school if i sent money for clothes for him" (Myers 14).
Everything Perry did for Kenny was in his best interest, but he still regretted leaving him to begin with. He worried that, without him there, Kenny wouldn't have anyone to look up to. Since their father left, Perry was the only role model Kenny had. Kenny might not even realize all of the sacrifices Perry is making to stay in school, and grow up with better opportunities then he had had himself. Kenny might not realize that he was doing this all for him, and only focus on the fact that he was not there.
In my opinion, Perry has nothing to worry about. I think that Kenny will look up to Perry no matter what, especially after reading letters that Perry sends home. Even if Kenny needs Perry there, he must admire his bravery for going to fight in Vietnam.