Dr. King left us with enduring lessons. He left us with lessons about courage, integrity, humbleness, decency, and steadfastness, and about living life to the fullest.   He provided those lessons not just through his memorable speeches, but also more importantly through his actions.  Dr. King inspired and led by example. 

He took the things he learned and the experiences he had, and saw that the dream of America fell short for many. Dr. King saw that people lacked the sense of their own value because their very country failed to value them. 

Dr. King went to jail. He was spit upon. He was devalued, because he fought for the value in others. Dr. King was assassinated because he stood for the lives of all – because he dared to dream. 

This weekend, as we honor that dream, we must take a look at our own lives – are we people of action?  Do we lead by example? 

We have much to learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  He taught us that no matter who we are or where we come from, we are all capable of achieving great things, even when faced with overwhelming obstacles.  I invite you to seek out activities in your community that celebrate his legacy, and share his story with your children so that one day we may reach his incredible dream, his dream for all of us.