Tuesday, December 14
Today I accomplished my long sought goal of walking from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Now I shall rest my feet.
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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
CONGRATULATIONS.............!!! Bart
ReplyDeleteYES!!!!!!!!!!!!! I saw the title and flipped out. I screamed, "OH MY GOD!!! HE DID IT!!!!" And I ran as fast as I could downstairs, tripping as I did, and screamed it!!! :D I'm so glad you made it before Christmas!!!!!!!! Are you going to be home by then? If so, then your song right now is DEFINITELY I'll be Home for Christmas! GOOD JOB MR BROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete---------------Margaret Hibdon
CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve the rest. I will pass along your final post to our readers. The copies of your story are waiting for you at home. I was glad to be a small part in your HUGE accomplishment. Have a safe trip home.
ReplyDeleteScott Anderson / Photographer
Kankakee Daily Journal
Ray- you are an inspiration to many people. I hope you will write some detailed highlights of the experience. Thank you for what you have shared. I hope you have a great reunion with your family this Christmas.
ReplyDeleteRay,
ReplyDeleteI live and work with Linden, and have been hearing about your adventures from her! Congratulations! Also, I just saw this and thought you might be interested....
http://www.openculture.com/2010/12/the_bill_of_rights_birthday_webcast_today_.html
Hope your feet are relaxing,
Hannah
Ray,
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Not many people have goals this hard to make happen. You should take time to spend with your family and thank them all for thier support during this journey. I hope this allows your family to grow closer together then ever. Great job and God Bless
Dan Papik
Way to go, Ray! As someone who has been following your journey nearly from the start, I'm glad to see you finish. Good work! What are your plans now?
ReplyDeleteWell done! As one of your former 8th grade history students and now a teacher myself, I've particularly enjoyed sharing your journey with my 8th grade history students. You're quite an inspiration.
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