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Several hundred of us had walked from the beginning. Our number towering majestic obelisk had grown to 1,800 by the time we got to Washington. And a few had that was the Washington walked every step of the way, refusing to bus those passages where the March was refused permission to walk as a group because of safety reasons. Monument in Washington Over 50 of us Marchers were senior citizens. There were 60 children with D.C. on Nov. 15, 1986. the March. The other marchers ranged in age between the two groups. We We were members of the Great Peace March. For eight and a half months, were from all walks of life, represented every imaginable profession, had beginningW in Los Angeles, we had walked 3,701 miles, across 17 states, to diverse religious beliefs, and were from all the states and 11 countries. increase public awareness of the insanity of nuclear warfare. President Our feet kept pace with the slow beat of a Buddhist drum as we walked Reagan refused to have an audience with us, understandably. His baby was silently down 16th Street. The melancholy skirl of a bagpipe followed us to Star Wars with its trillion-dollar taxpayer dollars poured down a futile drain. a rally in Lafayette Park across from the White House. The program might could stop some nuclear missiles aimed at this country. Some of us visited the nearby Vietnam Memorial where I was over- Some marchers sneaked past the guards and hung their shoes on the fence whelmed by the sadness of the loss of lives of those thousands of young surrounding the White House. Some marchers had dropped out of the people killed in that senseless war. 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Also, communities and businesses sheltered us when we were wet afloat in the Reflecting Pool before the Washington Monument. and cold, or offered rooms, baths, swimming pools for our use. And our final rally was held at the Lincoln Memorial. Food, clothing and money was given by those who supported our I didn’t hear many of the speakers as the merchandising department set views and by those who didn’t. up tables as we had at every rally across the country. I sold T-shirts as I remember the fairness and impartiality of the media who followed fast as I could hand one to a person and accept their money. our progress across the country. Speakers included a senator who brought a proclamation signed by The Peace March left behind a path of good will, as well as other senators. A congressman said, “handing over the power of nuclear trees. Peace Trees were planted in communities we passed through. We weapons to the hands of a small number of men” was the most radical also left a clean path. Marchers picked up tons of trash as we walked. injustice ever perpetrated on this planet. Carl Sagan condemned Star And every campsite was cleaner when we left than when we entered. c Wars as a scientific absurdity. A nuclear physicist, a retired major general and Rev. Jesse Jackson were among noted speakers. Marchers who spoke included one marcher who had had to leave the march because of cancer and a 15-year-old girl who began a peace petition when she was 12. She called on Reagan and Gorbachev to listen to the children who wanted a chance to grow up and not perish in a nuclear war. The End Was Not THE END! We had reached Washington, but the effects rippled out, just as a pond ripples when a stone is thrown in. We had contacted a million or more people through personal contact, in speeches, rallies or via news media. And always with the plea to contact your elected representatives to urge them to end the nuclear threat. Six million Russians stayed home from work one day demanding an end to the arms race. A Peace March with 230 Americans and 200 Russians walked from Leningrad to Moscow. A huge rally got worldwide attention. Reagan and Gorbachev did meet and sign a treaty that ended the threat of the red button being pushed to send nuclear missiles toward the other country. Many marchers went on to participate in anti-war or peace movements in this country and abroad. I learned many things from being part of the March that can be used THE by groups, large or small, or nations. Tolerance and respect no matter what nationality, color, age, religion or political beliefs. Decisions made by consensus, not majority, are possible. The key is to listen to others with your heart, not with the intent of converting them to END what you want, and to speak from your heart. I found that when I was truly listened to, I could go along with what was best for group good. In disagreements, people went to mediation with a trained mediator who acted as go-between until all the feelings were aired and a resolution WAS reached. This alleviates the need for suing in a court of law, or using a gun or other weapon. Good memories for me include children who set up a lemonade and cold water stand beside the route of the March. A senior citizen on social NOT security who donated a jar of change she’d carefully saved since she knew the March was coming through her town. She walked to our camp to bring the money. A small 5&10 store in a small town in Pennsylvania gave each march- THE er a small gift – a washcloth, a tube of toothpaste, etc. Farmers brought fresh produce and eggs to the March. (Once, I helped crack 12 dozen eggs for our breakfast.) END May 2012 • NORTH TEXAS STAR STORYTELLER & RAMBLER • Page 7 "Our Family Taking Care Of Your Family" Welcomes our new Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr.