"As I was walking the streets of Washington, D.C. en route to USAID - US Agency for International Development, my footsteps followed the pathway of a sidewalk monument located just one block from the White House—The Points of Light by George W. Bush honoring American actions of service who have transformed the nation and the world."
Ednews reports that this post was made by Heidi Thomas Kuhn, the founder and CEO of Roots of Peace NGO on her Facebook page:
The post reads:
Reflecting upon the past 25 years as Founder, of Roots of Peace and walking the minefields of the world, the text was most inspiring;
THE EXTRA MILE
Two Journeys Lie Ahead.
One is the tangible journey of visiting this monument and taking inspiration from the noble achievements of the men and women honored by the bronze medallions that form the pathway ahead.
The other — less tangible — is the journey of life. Fate and self-determination shape this journey, and together give meaning to one's time on earth.
The two journeys meet when one chooses to set aside self-interest and go the extra mile to help others.
This monument tells the story of great Americans who, through their caring and personal sacrifice, reached out to others, building their dreams into movements that have helped people across America and around the world. Each bronze medallion chronicles a chapter in that story, showing how volunteering has helped build out Nation and demonstrating that one person can, indeed, make the world a better place.”
Ulviyya Shahin
