Martin Luther King Jr. was a simple man, with very large dreams. He was a singular voice amidst the racial tensions that had consumed the USA, a man seemingly apart from the violence that happened, and a soul that longed for a more equal world.

What he strived for was a place, devoid of racial prejudice, where people could just live and be happy with who they were, and not have to worry about their race, their culture, their creed, and he lived his life trying to fulfill that dream.

King, along with Ghandi, Mandela, and a few others, showed that one person can provoke change in the world for the better without using force or violence as a means to an end. Even now, almost half a century later, his words still echo throughout, and we all bow our heads to realize that such a simple, yet such a beautiful dream is really within our very hearts.

With every waking moment, we must find the love and compassion for one another if we ever wish to make Dr. King's dream come true. Though progress has certainly been made, there is still plenty to do to ensure that true love, peace, and equality reigns.

I usually spend this day every year listening to his speech on an old record we have at my house or on my computer, and tears always well up in my eyes to think that this one man could change the world so profoundly.

Dr. King, our world is a better place because of you and your memory will continue to inspire us.

Take care all.