Everybody
can be great. Because anybody can serve.” MLK
50 years ago, today, Martin
Luther King, Jr. was assassinated: a part of many of us died with him that day.
My mother and father cried, friends at school cried, and complete strangers
cried: his words touched us and his actions continue to inspire us. We were idealistic back then, believing that
good would triumph over hate, and that the ideals we cherished and were loyal
to would survive in a world that was seemingly spinning out of control. Much
was lost in the 60s, but so much more was ultimately gained: a good example is
this notion that everybody can be great because anybody can serve. On days like
this it’s good to reflect on what you can do to make a difference – big or
small – for those in need: deliver meal and companionship to shut-ins, read
books to children, mentor someone whose life needs to change, or give what you can
to those who have nothing. Find something great to be loyal and committed to today.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
(1929-1968): Minister, Civil Rights Activist
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