A Message of Love to the Nation
America needs to come together as Americans as one family.
(PRWEB) July 4, 2005 -- Chicago, IL – Phil Mitchell has a message for each
person that enters his trolley. “We all need to come together as Americans as
one family. We need to pray to come together.” Phil Mitchell puts on a hat and
greets passengers as they enter the trolley. “Welcome and enjoy the city” and a
warm smile greets each passenger.
Music fills the air and busy Americans
make their way across the city. Soldier’s Field stands out as tribute to WWII
veterans. Chicago has so much to offer such as a beautiful river, high
buildings, and scenic lakefront.
We are all different in some ways but
we have some common ties. The older passengers can remember a more loving time
in the past and often express this thought. They are concerned. They had a war
to help bring people together. They wonder if all they did was not enough.
America has always had its challenges especially during the great wars and its
first few years. It was people going forward with strength and character that
finally set the tone.
Is it a sense of uncaring in society? Mitchell
said, “I think so. It is hard for people to think that the government cares when
they see rising health care costs, a stagnant economy, and an insurmountable
national debt. It is like they know things are not easy to fix. But things are
not going to get fixed if people do not pull together.
“One person can
not do it alone. People are more concerned about the here and now rather than
building a solid future for their children. Chicago rebuilt from a great fire in
1871. People pulled together and they saw a need. People that get on my trolley
want to have a fun time. They are not thinking about other passengers. But it is
the bond of caring that holds together the people of this nation.
“We
need to be more than just free. We need to shine free and we need to be one
caring family. America could be so much closer together. I believe God will set
a path for this nation. I am just not so sure that everyone will see it or see a
need to build a loving society. Life is so much more beautiful when see people
pulling together to help a great cause.
“I see a new and bright light
shining across this nation. I see a happy George Washington smiling at a
peaceful nation reflected by the press. I see God happy at the path that has
been laid before us. Asking all to come forward. I see many people pulling
together.
“Maybe it is not so, but it is for me. I will never let that
spark die. As long as lights can be lit in our hearts and homes, I will never
let this spark die. As long as some Americans continue to care, I will never let
this spark die. As long as our ancestors look on and ponder what we are doing, I
will never let this spark die. As long as we have an opportunity to rebuild and
truly love all Americans, I will never let this spark die. This spark shall
light the way to a stronger and more hopeful future. This spark shall light a
way for our children. This spark shall call out each name and ask, are you proud
to be an American? Then, light the path with prayer before you and please help
those that try,” Mitchell said.
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/7/prweb257856.htm