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Man Pushing Disabled Car Dies In Early Morning Accident
A traffic accident resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man. The accident took place around 7 a.m., Wednesday on U. S. Highway 301 and St. Francis Lane.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Damian Jerel Wellington, of Zephyrhills, had stopped his 1997 Nissan 240SX behind a school bus at the intersection. After stopping the vehicle, it became inoperable due to me- chanical issues and did not have any lights on.
Wellington had gotten out of the vehicle and was at-
DAMIAN WELLINGTON
tempting to push it to the shoulder of the road when the
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Readers Define Dr. King’s Greatest Legacy
REV. DR. MARTIN HENRY MRS. GWEN LUTHER KING, JR. WASHINGTON MILLER
FRANK ERIC REDDICK WARD
ice and struggle for equality. In the 1950s, the Jim Crow laws made segregation and discrimination a reality for most in the south; however, through Dr. King’s NON- VIOLENT movement he was able to set the wheels of equality in motion.
“After a non-violent march from Selma to Mont- gomery, now known as Bloody Sunday, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, which banned discrimination.
“Today’s youth have no idea; they do not seem to ap- preciate the gift they were given and the sacrifices made so that they can enjoy the same freedoms they often take for granted. If we as a society do not take advantage of this right and go out to vote, all of Dr. King’s efforts have failed.
“If we embrace the works of Dr. King - that “people should be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” - this world would be a better place!”
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
The definition of Legacy is: “Something transmitted by or received from an ances- tor or predecessor or from the past.”
Some Sentinel readers shared their opinions to the question: What do you think was the greatest legacy that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., left?”
Henry Washington said Dr. King was a man of peace and his greatest legacy can be found in his own words, ‘We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice, not in love with publicity, but in love with humanity.’ I feel that love and humanity for all peo-
ple was his greatest legacy.”
Mrs. Gwendolyn Miller said, “I believe his greatest legacy was for all of us to be able to come to- gether, make a stand, and do great things in this country.”
City Councilman Frank Reddick said, “Throughout Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King’s time, he in- stilled a sense of hope and the possibility that change will come through perseverance and dedication. Dr. King faced the worst possible ob- stacles such as imprison- ment, political push back, and harm to himself and his loved ones.
“His passion for racial equality and justice overcame the potential negatives while focusing on a positive future for minorities in the United States. Dr. King’s greatest legacy was demonstrating though his actions and pow- erful speeches that anyone can affect positive social change.”
Eric Ward said, “The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King is one of serv-
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