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About Me
- A Son of Liberty
- I am retiring after 36 years in public education. I have been primarily a history teacher at the middle school level and throughout those years I have always tried to guide young people in a positive direction while sharing my love for American history. It has been a very rewarding career. As part of my retirement I am going to walk alone across the United States. I will begin at the Pacific Ocean June 12, 2010 near Florence, Oregon, and hope to conclude my trip at the Atlantic Ocean in January. My purpose is two-fold: one - to fulfill a personal dream of walking across the country, and two - to raise public awareness of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and to promote the study of American history. During my trip I wish to visit schools, distribute copies of the Bill of Rights, and to inquire of fellow citizens for a definition of freedom in America today. Contact email: sonoflibertywalk@gmail.com
Ray,
ReplyDeleteGreat to read about your trip! I sure had fun at your retirement party- seeing all those old friends was awesome! Is there any way I can get some of those pictures sent to my email?
How many miles will your whole trip be? Where do you plan to end up? What are your Must See places along the way? Have fun meeting all those Americans! I wonder if it will change any of your perspectives on life...
Bill
I admire your spirit. You walked past our place at the very beginning of your trip Near Walton Oregon. I plan on following via your blog to see how your trip goes. I wonder how others across the country view the current events that are going on right now. I think your trip will a wonderful learning experience for you.
ReplyDeleteRay, Bob and I just got back from biking in the San Juan Islands. Beautiful weather- saw orcas and otters, plus bald eagles. We met a man walking the "Galloping Goose" on Vancouver Island and shared your story with him. He was 75 years old and planned on walking 20 miles the day we saw him.
ReplyDeleteI was anxious to get home to a computer and check your site.... where are you now. I am anxious for an update! Have a blast and keep on moving east!