The Nations Capitol

Arriving at the Lincoln Memorial

The Great Emancipator

Koren War Memorial

World War II Memorial

This morning, I got up early and started pedaling through the streets of Washington. The city has wide avenues, sidewalks, and many bicycle paths,which makes it a great way to tour the city. Washington is packed with thousands of visitors from all over the world, but is a must see for all Americans. There are monuments and memorials at every turn. I arrived at the Lincoln Memorial and read Lincoln's great speeches, and stood at the very spot where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I have a dream" speech in 1963. In front of me was the Washington Monument, dedicated to the Father of our country; this was a very emotional experience for me.
All I could do was utter a prayer of thanksgiving for all the blessings God has given me. Blessed with a wonderful mother and father who taught me truths and values that have guided my life. Blessed with my lovely wife, Mary; no man has a better wife. Blessed with sons. Blessed with daughters. Blessed with many family and friends. And of course, blessed to be a member of the St. Robert's family for these many years.


I would like to thank all those who have made a contribution to the St. Robert's School Fund.

Looking forward to returning home! In the imortal words of Charles Dicken's famous character, Tiny Tim " God Bless Us All, Every One". Thanks for joining me on this journey.

Jim