Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Just up at Sojourner's...
I really love the way that they integrated the video of Barack Obama's speech in Waco into the text. The speech, I thought, was really good-- and must have been very moving in context for the people who were there (a crowd that probably included some Razorites).
If you were there, I would love to hear a first-hand report on what it was like in the Ferrell Center.
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It should also be noted that Ken Starr, President at Baylor offered inspirational words as well, here:
http://www.youtube.com/v/7qDeWTQUkJY
I was not at the event, but a friend offered this observation, which I will quote with him blessing:
Had the privilege to work the event (mainly corralling media), and got to attend. Most impressive thing I've witnessed. Gut wrenching, touching, and profound.
After being briefed by the White House staff we expressed to them our appreciation that Obama was coming to acknowledge it and show the families and West that they had not been forgotten. I didn't vote for Obama and don't agree with much of his politics, but was impressed with him. It's a rare privilege to be able to be in the same room as the President of the United States, and his presence was very much appreciated and needed. His speech was spot on IMO. He spoke like a minister at a funeral offering comfort and encouragement. Well done Mr. President.
The final call and Amazing Grace on bagpipes had me streaming tears, and I had already broken down watching the eulogies.
The best speech though, to me, was the brother of Cyrus Reed who talked about his brother living his "dash". I know it's not the first reference to such a sentiment, but he did a great job of not just talking about his brother, but also how his brother and the other firefighters lived should encourage us all to live our dash to the fullest.
I was a little disappointed with some of the people there. So few were dressed for a funeral (lots of students looked like they fell off their couch or came straight from the SLC), and too many people were there JUST for Obama.
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http://www.youtube.com/v/7qDeWTQUkJY
I was not at the event, but a friend offered this observation, which I will quote with him blessing:
Had the privilege to work the event (mainly corralling media), and got to attend. Most impressive thing I've witnessed. Gut wrenching, touching, and profound.
After being briefed by the White House staff we expressed to them our appreciation that Obama was coming to acknowledge it and show the families and West that they had not been forgotten. I didn't vote for Obama and don't agree with much of his politics, but was impressed with him. It's a rare privilege to be able to be in the same room as the President of the United States, and his presence was very much appreciated and needed. His speech was spot on IMO. He spoke like a minister at a funeral offering comfort and encouragement. Well done Mr. President.
The final call and Amazing Grace on bagpipes had me streaming tears, and I had already broken down watching the eulogies.
The best speech though, to me, was the brother of Cyrus Reed who talked about his brother living his "dash". I know it's not the first reference to such a sentiment, but he did a great job of not just talking about his brother, but also how his brother and the other firefighters lived should encourage us all to live our dash to the fullest.
I was a little disappointed with some of the people there. So few were dressed for a funeral (lots of students looked like they fell off their couch or came straight from the SLC), and too many people were there JUST for Obama.
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