Photo By Spc. Brandon Babbitt | Sgt. Maj. Melvin Johnson of Area Support Group Kuwait, the guest speaker at Camp...... read more read more
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Songs, poems, prayers, and a guest speaker highlighted a ceremony on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait's Zone 1 Chapel Jan. 18.
The event began with a rendition of the national anthem by Capt. Jason Clayton, battle captain, 1174th Deployment and Distribution Support Battalion.
Guest speaker, Sgt. Maj. Melvin Johnson, garrison sergeant major, Area Support Group — Kuwait, spoke to hundreds of service members and asked them to remember the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his accomplishments in bringing America together.
"Third Army embodies what Martin Luther King preached as far as race relations and equality for all," said Johnson. "The changes I have seen through the years have been remarkable, and a lot of that is owed to Dr. King."
"We all have a responsibility to keep his legacy alive," Johnson added.
Distinguished visitors filled the pews at the Zone 1 Chapel, including Brig. Gen. Stephen Twitty, Third Army chief of staff.
The event concluded with the poem, "Standing Tall," by Sgt. 1st Class LaBarbara Midgett, senior supply non-commissioned officer, 335th Signal Company and a benediction from Maj. David Deppmeir, chaplain, Area Support Group — Kuwait.
Those who celebrated the ceremony were treated to a special cake in honor of the late Dr. King as they exited the chapel.
After the ceremony, Twitty commented on what the day meant to him.
"Without the sacrifices of people like Martin Luther King Jr., I wouldn't be able to be where I am today," said Twitty. "This is a great day for all Americans as we live in peace and happiness with all races coming together."
| Date Taken: | 01.18.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 01.21.2010 12:50 |
| Story ID: | 44233 |
| Location: | CAMP ARIFJAN, KW |
| Web Views: | 287 |
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