40 Years Ago

On April 4, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his speech, Beyond Vietnam - A Time to Break Silence. This speech is so appealing to me because in every instance where Dr. King refers to Vietnam, he could easily be saying Iraq today.

One year later, as Dr. King stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, preparing to go to dinner with a few close associates, he was shot by a sniper.

If you have time today, please listen to Dr. King's speech. Remember all the Vietnam veterans, all those who have served and are currently serving in Iraq, and those who have lost their lives serving their country during any war. And please remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on this day.