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Friday 31 May 2013

Re: cheat_training_group Dickerson, Summer Slalom

Is there an option for a coached session....I just got my card.

Thanks,

Mark

From: "Anne Kibler" <anne.kibler@verizon.net>
To: "upper yough training group" <upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 1:43:46 PM
Subject: Re: cheat_training_group Dickerson, Summer Slalom

I'm sorry to miss Dickerson again. You probably think I don't want to paddle the UY but I think I do want to. I've promised to be at mom and dad's Sunday. Mom is failing slowly and we're trying to let her stay at home.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 30, 2013, at 11:04 AM, Liquid Adventures Office <office@liquidadventures.org> wrote:

Hi Upper Yough Trainers and others!

This coming Sunday, not Saturday, is our Dickerson Workout. There will be space in the Open Session, registration is available online. Please meet at the gate at 1:15 pm for a 2-4 workout. The reason for the time change is the Jr National Slalom Team Trials will be held at Dickerson this weekend.

Sunday June 9th is the Summer Feeder Slalom Race. This is a novice race open to the community. There are adult slalom and plastic boat classes. This is a really fun way to use the slalom skills you have been working on, support the local racing scene, and get beaten by incredible 14 year olds. Registration at http://potomacwhitewater.org/event-registration/?ee=12

Finally, thanks to all of you for the overwhelming support of the FUNDaNEE epic journey. The Gazette wrote an article pre-adventure and Ashley Wrote up a recap on the wild events of that night (scroll down to the second entry).

See you all on the river soon, I am sure! It is too hot to be any where else.

Best,

Ashley McEwan
Liquid Adventures Office

office@liquidadventures.org
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Cabin John, MD 20818
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Re: cheat_training_group Dickerson, Summer Slalom

On May 30, 2013, at 11:04 AM, Liquid Adventures Office <office@liquidadventures.org> wrote:

Hi Upper Yough Trainers and others!

This coming Sunday, not Saturday, is our Dickerson Workout. There will be space in the Open Session, registration is available online. Please meet at the gate at 1:15 pm for a 2-4 workout. The reason for the time change is the Jr National Slalom Team Trials will be held at Dickerson this weekend.

Sunday June 9th is the Summer Feeder Slalom Race. This is a novice race open to the community. There are adult slalom and plastic boat classes. This is a really fun way to use the slalom skills you have been working on, support the local racing scene, and get beaten by incredible 14 year olds. Registration at http://potomacwhitewater.org/event-registration/?ee=12

Finally, thanks to all of you for the overwhelming support of the FUNDaNEE epic journey. The Gazette wrote an article pre-adventure and Ashley Wrote up a recap on the wild events of that night (scroll down to the second entry).

See you all on the river soon, I am sure! It is too hot to be any where else.

Best,

Ashley McEwan
Liquid Adventures Office

office@liquidadventures.org
25 Ericsson Rd.
Cabin John, MD 20818
301 229 0428

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Re: [WardFive] Letter to Ward 5

Hi: Robert:

I hope all is well with you and your family. Respecting your decision to not seek re-election in so many of the organization that you have been a strong leader, leads me to think that this was a monumental decision -- and, one that may have been predicated by extenuating circumstances.

Wishing you Peace, Love and Support in the next phase of your life. Please always count on me as a friend.

d.truhart

"Expectation is the place you must always go to before you get to where you're going. Of course, some people never go beyond Expectations, but my job is to hurry them along whether they like it or not."
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From: Robert Vinson Brannum <rbrannum@robertbrannum.com>
To: wardfive@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:26 PM
Subject: [WardFive] Letter to Ward 5

Dear Ward 5 Neighbors,

There comes a time in one's life when you have to face the realities of life. That time has come for me.

The Bloomingdale community and Ward 5 have been home to me for over 30 years. The house I live in is where my mother and her sister were each married. There are community, Ward, and family memories I will always cherish with fondness and love.

All of my life I have tried to serve others and to be a positive guidepost for young people. Community service is a principle I value and believe. I am blessed God has allowed me many opportunities to champion the causes of justice, equality, due process for all regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or political ideology. However, I will always be a proud Democrat.

I tried my best to be fair to all and to respect all, even those who strongly disagreed with me.

Throughout my varied roles of service; as a teacher, a U.S. military service member, and a community activist, I fought for the rights of others and for the dignity of all people. I am truly proud of my commitment and support for D.C. statehood and the right for full District congressional representation.

Over the years I have marched for civil rights, protested injustices against young people, workers, and seniors, walked with my neighbors against drug trafficking in the Bloomingdale/Edgewood/Eckington communities. I have testified in strong support for high quality District public education, against governmental secrecy, over-reach, and even been arrested for District self-determination. I believe and remain a dedicated fighter for good government and community cohesion and inclusiveness.

I believe in fighting for what is right and just. Even, if I had to stand and fight alone.

Yet, through and above it all, I tried to be loyal to my principles, to my core beliefs of justice and due process, and dedicated to the people of the District of Columbia. While I did not back down from a political or public policy challenge and fought hard to persuade the truths as I thought they were; I never engaged in the practice of anonymous personal character assassination to hurt people or for entertainment. Whatever I said or did, I stood up and put my name to it. In an era before the current public and media outcry for openness, transparency, ethics; I saw it as the decent thing to do.

I tried to be faithful and dedicated to Bloomingdale, Ward 5, and to the people of the District of Columbia. I believe I have.

My personal and community journey of service has enriched me and made me I hope worthy of God's grace and mercy. However, the time has come for me to focus on something spiritually more valuable and precious; my health and my family.

It is with great love and affection I announce I will not seek re-election as Chair of the Ward 5 Democratic Committee. In addition, I will step-down as a Vice-Chair of the Ward 5 Council on Education, Inc., and Vice-Chair of the 5^th District Citizens' Advisory Council, Inc.

If there is a closing thought I would share, I hope you will find it in the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQuJhyTI0Tk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqcr3KULVro

Please know there is still and always will be a fight in me.

There are many people who I would give a shout out to for their encouragement through the years. I cannot name them all; however, I would like to single out two people for special recognition as leaders; they are Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Chairman Phil Mendelson.

As a Washingtonian and as a proud Democrat, I believe Mayor Gray and Chairman Mendelson have provided consummate municipal leadership and management oversight of District affairs.

Finally, to the three who mean the most to me, my wife, my son, and my goddaughter, I'm coming home. I love you all.

Robert

@robert158

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[WardFive] Re: [ward5] Nominations for officers for June election

I have nothing against Mr. Rogers and don't know enough about him but it looks like Eric J. and I are on the same page with the support of Silas Grant. As for what I have become to know of him, Silas is an awesome Young Man!!! All for youthful leadership when the person has a solid foundation -- and he does!!

Rob Ramson

On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Eric J. Jones <ejjones.threed@gmail.com> wrote:

KPW

Mr Grant is a great young man who has done a lot of work in the community. He is a former ANC in the same SMD which he gre up in as a child. As an adult him and his wife decided to make the area there home as well.

He is around my age (I think a year older) and is very, very active in the ward and for that part the city. Your son may know him. As it relates to Ward 5 Dems I'm fully supporting him and I think that he is the type of young, fresh leadership that the organization needs.

On May 31, 2013 11:12 AM, "Aaron McCormick" <aaron.mccormick01@gmail.com> wrote:

I do not understand what Tony is noting but no one is running for two position on the Ward 5 Dems. I will say that some individual do not get around like they try to present them self but those how are running for the "Chair" like Andrew Rodger has been attending meeting of the ward 5 Dems for a long time and who I fully support to take our community of Democratic leaders to a new level that many individuals can not and plus bring back respect to our ward 5 dems. One of the most influential African American ward's of DC we have to get in front of the 8 ball for our community/children/seniors and those individuals less forgotten. Mr. Andrew Rodger will surely take us their and beyond. So vote for him on June 24th starting at 6pm at Michigan Park Christian Church.

Also First Vice: Theo Brown,Second Vice: Franklin Garcia,Third Vice: Debbie Steiner, Treasurer: Allison D. Reese, Financial Secretary: Hazel Thomas, Corresponding Secretary: Jeralyn Cave, Asst. Recording Secretary: Shanna Cockrell. Way to go team for moving Ward 5 forward!

Aaron McCormick

On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Tony Humphries <ubalt@hotmail.com> wrote:

Why are ppl running for MULTIPLE spots?
That should not be allowed. Just my opinion.

Tony

From: KPW <WKPW3@aol.com>
To: ward5@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 9:06 AM
Subject: [ward5] Nominations for officers for June election

I wish Ronnie Edwards would move up to run for chair or Grace Lewis, but that could only happen with a write since the nominations were due in May. I'd like to keep the top spot with some continuity and passion and with a proven leader. But I guess I need to look at the remaining three candidates for chair since Brannum is not running now. I don't know all the candidates well and expect to see campaign literature circulating.

Chair

Robert Brannum (withdrawn as of May 30, 2013)

Albrette "GiGi" Ransom

Silas Grant

Andrew Rogers

1st Vice Chair

Theo Brown

Hazel Brown

Leona Redmond

Ronnie Edwards

2nd Vice Chair

Tim Thomas

Franklin Garcia

Leoana Redmond

Sandi Washington

3rd Vice Chair

Tim Thomas

Jon Mandel

Debbie Steiner

Treasury

Adrian Jordan

Allison D. Reese

Financial Secretary

Grace Lewis

Hazel Thomas

Janell Thrower

Carl Thomas

Recording Secretary

Lateefa Williams

Correspondence Secretary

Jeralyn Cave

Christy Davis

Assistant Recording Secretary

Shanna Cockrell

Debra Truhart

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[WardFive] Re: Re: [ward5] Re: Fwd: New High School Principal

Well stated Rob.

On 05/31/13, Rob<indianrob@gmail.com> wrote:

Good Afternoon,

Commissioner Bradley, maybe we can take this opportunity to utilize these "typical" talking points and begin a more deep discussion. I will start with the following:

A while back, a reporter asked Marvin Tucker if he thought it was still necessary to teach African American History in schools. Of course Marvin gave him a YES and explained how important it was for African American children to learn their true history. When he was done, I added that teaching African American History in schools would also be an excellent way to help with the evolution of mindset of European Americans as well.

So, it is not only important that African Americans especially the children are taught of the successful aspects of their ancestry (the hardships and their accomplishments) but it is imperative that European Americans and other ethnic groups are exposed to and taught this as well. Only then can others respect, appreciate and empathize the intrical aspects of our melting pot set of cultures. Remember, not too long ago, the Irish, Jews, Italians and others were clawing their way into society -- the only difference was that the color of their skin made their movement much easier.

So, It is extremely important to teach about the many leaders of African Americans and Africans throughout history and also the many other leaders of other cultures to help with evolution -- it will definitely help with equality.

Rob Ramson

On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Bradley A. Thomas <b-ashton-thomas@verizon.net> wrote:

Eric:

Thanks for the research but it was clear to me from the start that the piece wasn't written by a high school principal. Too many typical talking points.

BAT

On 05/30/13, Eric<ericindc@yahoo.com> wrote:

The whole thing is a hoax - see the following link:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/principal.asp

--- In ward5@yahoogroups.com, Aaron McCormick wrote:
>
> I feel sorry for those students at his school that he will be
> teach/managing due one thing is that all other races teach their children
> where they come from. African American families at large do not and this
> must be done to identify whom you are. Latino,and Asian families teach
> their children their language and culture in which leads them in education,
> but African American was strip of our culture which is leading to drop out
> rate and other issue with in our community. So no I do not support his
> ideology.
>
> Aaron
> On May 29, 2013 1:00 PM, "KPW" WKPW3@... wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Thought this was interesting. Is this the kind of thinking needed in D.C.
> > schools?
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: L
> > To:
> > Subject: Fwd: New High School Principal
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > **
> > *FINALLY - - Someone in the teaching profession had the courage to set
> > the standards so badly needed NOW. **
> > *
> >
> > *New High School Principal
> > *
> > We watched high school principal Dennis Prager of Colorado, along with Tom
> > Brokaw on TV a couple of weeks ago....what a dynamic, down to earth
> > speaker. Even though Brokaw was also a guest speaker he did little but nod
> > and agree with him. This is the guy that should be running for President in
> > 2016!
> >
> > *A Speech Every American High School Principal Should Give.*
> >
> > By Dennis Prager.
> >
> > To the students and faculty of our high school:
> >
> > I am your new principal, and honored to be so. There is no greater
> > calling than to teach young people.
> >
> > I would like to apprise you of some important changes coming to our
> > school. I am making these changes because I am convinced that most of the
> > ideas that have dominated public education in America have worked against
> > you, against your teachers and against our country.
> >
> > *First *, this school will no longer honor race or ethnicity.
> > I could not care less if your racial makeup is black, brown, red, yellow
> > or white. I could not care less if your origins are African, Latin
> > American, Asian or European, or if your ancestors arrived here on the
> > Mayflower or on slave ships. The only identity I care about, the only one
> > this school will recognize, is your individual identity -- your character,
> > your scholarship, your humanity. And the only national identity this school
> > will care about is American.
> >
> > This is an American public school, and American public schools were
> > created to make better Americans. If you wish to affirm an ethnic, racial
> > or religious identity through school, you will have to go elsewhere. We
> > will end all ethnicity, race and non-American nationality-based
> > celebrations. They undermine the motto of America, one of its three central
> > values – e pluribus Unum, "from many, one." And this school will be guided
> > by America 's values. This includes all after-school clubs. I will not
> > authorize clubs that divide students based on any identities. This includes
> > race, language, religion, sexual orientation or whatever else may become in
> > vogue in a society divided by political correctness.
> >
> > Your clubs will be based on interests and passions, not blood, ethnic,
> > racial or other physically defined ties. Those clubs just cultivate
> > narcissism -- an unhealthy preoccupation with the self -- while the purpose
> > of education is to get you to think beyond yourself. So we will have clubs
> > that transport you to the wonders and glories of art, music, astronomy,
> > languages you do not already speak, carpentry and more. If the only
> > extracurricular activities you can imagine being interested in are those
> > based on ethnic, racial or sexual identity, that means that little outside
> > of yourself really interests you.
> >
> > *Second*, I am uninterested in whether English is your native language.
> > My only interest in terms of language is that you leave this school
> > speaking and writing English as fluently as possible. The English language
> > has united America 's citizens for over 200 years, and it will unite us at
> > this school. It is one of the indispensable reasons this country of
> > immigrants has always come to be one country. And if you leave this school
> > without excellent English language skills, I would be remiss in my duty to
> > ensure that you will be prepared to successfully compete in the American
> > job market. We will learn other languages here -- it is deplorable that
> > most Americans only speak English -- but if you want classes taught in your
> > native language rather than in English, this is not your school.
> >
> > *Third *, because I regard learning as a sacred endeavor, everything in
> > this school will reflect learning's elevated status. This means, among
> > other things, that you and your teachers will dress accordingly. Many
> > people in our society dress more formally for Hollywood events than for
> > church or school. These people have their priorities backward. Therefore,
> > there will be a formal dress code at this school.
> >
> > *Fourth*, no obscene language will be tolerated anywhere on this school's
> > property -- whether in class, in the hallways or at athletic events. If you
> > can't speak without using the f -word, you can't speak. By obscene language
> > I mean the words banned by the Federal Communications Commission, plus
> > epithets such as "Nigger," even when used by one black student to address
> > another black, or "bitch," even when addressed by a girl to a girlfriend.
> > It is my intent that by the time you leave this school, you will be among
> > the few your age to instinctively distinguish between the elevated and the
> > degraded, the holy and the obscene.
> >
> > *Fifth*, we will end all self-esteem programs. In this school,
> > self-esteem will be attained in only one way -- the way people attained it
> > until decided otherwise a generation ago -- by earning it. One immediate
> > consequence is that there will be one valedictorian, not eight.
> >
> > *Sixth*, and last, I am reorienting the school toward academics and away
> > from politics and propaganda. No more time will be devoted to scaring you
> > about smoking and caffeine, or terrifying you about sexual harassment or
> > global warming. No more semesters will be devoted to condom wearing and
> > teaching you to regard sexual relations as only or primarily a health
> > issue. There will be no more attempts to convince you that you are a victim
> > because you are not white, or not male, or not heterosexual or not
> > Christian. We will have failed if any one of you graduates this school and
> > does not consider him or herself inordinately fortunate -- to be alive and
> > to be an American.
> >
> > Now, please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of
> > our country. As many of you do not know the words, your teachers will hand
> > them out to you.
> >
> > Pass this along if you agree. . . . If not delete …. .and later regret it
> > !
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ****
> >
> >
> >
>

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3744 12th Street, N.E.,
Washington D.C., 20017
202-438-5988

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[WardFive] Re: [ward5] Re: Fwd: New High School Principal

Good Afternoon,

Commissioner Bradley, maybe we can take this opportunity to utilize these "typical" talking points and begin a more deep discussion. I will start with the following:

Rob Ramson

On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Bradley A. Thomas <b-ashton-thomas@verizon.net> wrote:

Eric:

Thanks for the research but it was clear to me from the start that the piece wasn't written by a high school principal. Too many typical talking points.

BAT

On 05/30/13, Eric<ericindc@yahoo.com> wrote:

The whole thing is a hoax - see the following link:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/principal.asp

--- In ward5@yahoogroups.com, Aaron McCormick wrote:
>
> I feel sorry for those students at his school that he will be
> teach/managing due one thing is that all other races teach their children
> where they come from. African American families at large do not and this
> must be done to identify whom you are. Latino,and Asian families teach
> their children their language and culture in which leads them in education,
> but African American was strip of our culture which is leading to drop out
> rate and other issue with in our community. So no I do not support his
> ideology.
>
> Aaron
> On May 29, 2013 1:00 PM, "KPW" WKPW3@... wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Thought this was interesting. Is this the kind of thinking needed in D.C.
> > schools?
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: L
> > To:
> > Subject: Fwd: New High School Principal
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > **
> > *FINALLY - - Someone in the teaching profession had the courage to set
> > the standards so badly needed NOW. **
> > *
> >
> > *New High School Principal
> > *
> > We watched high school principal Dennis Prager of Colorado, along with Tom
> > Brokaw on TV a couple of weeks ago....what a dynamic, down to earth
> > speaker. Even though Brokaw was also a guest speaker he did little but nod
> > and agree with him. This is the guy that should be running for President in
> > 2016!
> >
> > *A Speech Every American High School Principal Should Give.*
> >
> > By Dennis Prager.
> >
> > To the students and faculty of our high school:
> >
> > I am your new principal, and honored to be so. There is no greater
> > calling than to teach young people.
> >
> > I would like to apprise you of some important changes coming to our
> > school. I am making these changes because I am convinced that most of the
> > ideas that have dominated public education in America have worked against
> > you, against your teachers and against our country.
> >
> > *First *, this school will no longer honor race or ethnicity.
> > I could not care less if your racial makeup is black, brown, red, yellow
> > or white. I could not care less if your origins are African, Latin
> > American, Asian or European, or if your ancestors arrived here on the
> > Mayflower or on slave ships. The only identity I care about, the only one
> > this school will recognize, is your individual identity -- your character,
> > your scholarship, your humanity. And the only national identity this school
> > will care about is American.
> >
> > This is an American public school, and American public schools were
> > created to make better Americans. If you wish to affirm an ethnic, racial
> > or religious identity through school, you will have to go elsewhere. We
> > will end all ethnicity, race and non-American nationality-based
> > celebrations. They undermine the motto of America, one of its three central
> > values – e pluribus Unum, "from many, one." And this school will be guided
> > by America 's values. This includes all after-school clubs. I will not
> > authorize clubs that divide students based on any identities. This includes
> > race, language, religion, sexual orientation or whatever else may become in
> > vogue in a society divided by political correctness.
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> > Your clubs will be based on interests and passions, not blood, ethnic,
> > racial or other physically defined ties. Those clubs just cultivate
> > narcissism -- an unhealthy preoccupation with the self -- while the purpose
> > of education is to get you to think beyond yourself. So we will have clubs
> > that transport you to the wonders and glories of art, music, astronomy,
> > languages you do not already speak, carpentry and more. If the only
> > extracurricular activities you can imagine being interested in are those
> > based on ethnic, racial or sexual identity, that means that little outside
> > of yourself really interests you.
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> > *Second*, I am uninterested in whether English is your native language.
> > My only interest in terms of language is that you leave this school
> > speaking and writing English as fluently as possible. The English language
> > has united America 's citizens for over 200 years, and it will unite us at
> > this school. It is one of the indispensable reasons this country of
> > immigrants has always come to be one country. And if you leave this school
> > without excellent English language skills, I would be remiss in my duty to
> > ensure that you will be prepared to successfully compete in the American
> > job market. We will learn other languages here -- it is deplorable that
> > most Americans only speak English -- but if you want classes taught in your
> > native language rather than in English, this is not your school.
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> > *Third *, because I regard learning as a sacred endeavor, everything in
> > this school will reflect learning's elevated status. This means, among
> > other things, that you and your teachers will dress accordingly. Many
> > people in our society dress more formally for Hollywood events than for
> > church or school. These people have their priorities backward. Therefore,
> > there will be a formal dress code at this school.
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> > *Fourth*, no obscene language will be tolerated anywhere on this school's
> > property -- whether in class, in the hallways or at athletic events. If you
> > can't speak without using the f -word, you can't speak. By obscene language
> > I mean the words banned by the Federal Communications Commission, plus
> > epithets such as "Nigger," even when used by one black student to address
> > another black, or "bitch," even when addressed by a girl to a girlfriend.
> > It is my intent that by the time you leave this school, you will be among
> > the few your age to instinctively distinguish between the elevated and the
> > degraded, the holy and the obscene.
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> > *Fifth*, we will end all self-esteem programs. In this school,
> > self-esteem will be attained in only one way -- the way people attained it
> > until decided otherwise a generation ago -- by earning it. One immediate
> > consequence is that there will be one valedictorian, not eight.
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> > *Sixth*, and last, I am reorienting the school toward academics and away
> > from politics and propaganda. No more time will be devoted to scaring you
> > about smoking and caffeine, or terrifying you about sexual harassment or
> > global warming. No more semesters will be devoted to condom wearing and
> > teaching you to regard sexual relations as only or primarily a health
> > issue. There will be no more attempts to convince you that you are a victim
> > because you are not white, or not male, or not heterosexual or not
> > Christian. We will have failed if any one of you graduates this school and
> > does not consider him or herself inordinately fortunate -- to be alive and
> > to be an American.
> >
> > Now, please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of
> > our country. As many of you do not know the words, your teachers will hand
> > them out to you.
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> > Pass this along if you agree. . . . If not delete …. .and later regret it
> > !
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Re: [WardFive] Letter to Ward 5

Robert,

You have provided excellent service to us and we will miss your consist candor.

All the best,

Charlotte Lewis

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Sent: Thu, May 30, 2013 9:54 pm
Subject: Re: [WardFive] Letter to Ward 5

Robert
It has been a great journey. Thought I don't know you personally i have always said since I have been on the list serve, if I needed help I would definitely seek you out, I use to find myself laughing out loud while reading some of your responses. Thank you for the years, take care of yourself.
Christine Leake

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Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 21:26:46 -0400

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Subject: [WardFive] Letter to Ward 5

Dear Ward 5 Neighbors,

There comes a time in one's life when you have to face the realities of life. That time has come for me.

I tried my best to be fair to all and to respect all, even those who strongly disagreed with me.

I believe in fighting for what is right and just. Even, if I had to stand and fight alone.

I tried to be faithful and dedicated to Bloomingdale, Ward 5, and to the people of the District of Columbia. I believe I have.

If there is a closing thought I would share, I hope you will find it in the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQuJhyTI0Tk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqcr3KULVro

Please know there is still and always will be a fight in me.

As a Washingtonian and as a proud Democrat, I believe Mayor Gray and Chairman Mendelson have provided consummate municipal leadership and management oversight of District affairs.

Finally, to the three who mean the most to me, my wife, my son, and my goddaughter, I'm coming home. I love you all.

Robert

@robert158