Starting the day quite early.
Even the locals were surprised.
The Mayor of Ashland holding the Peace Torch with his bright and kind-hearted secretary Melissa. She gave all the team water for the run.
The Mayor is very happy for receiving a piece of artwork entitled Benevolence, by the artist Sri Chinmoy. He said he will find a beautiful place to display it in his colorful house.
The Mayor of Ashland's Office was full of important historical figures, books and portraits. Benjamin Franklin sits at this side table.
We are honored to receive the Official White House Ornament, especially designed to celebrate America's Semiquicentennial.
A pocket size Declaration of Independence will help to maintain the inspiration on the road for the last few week of this long journey.
Thomas Jefferson holding his Declaration of Independence.
The Mayor declares July 31st the Peace Run day in Ashland.
We are treated to delicious Ashland chocolate! Now we are really smiling!
Donna and Erl kindly allow us to park the supporting vehicle on their property while waiting for the runner. We thank them by sharing the Peace Torch.
We had a very nice meeting with Landre McCloud (Director of Communications and Marketing for Wooster) and other staff members at Wooster City Hall.
Robert Reynolds, Mayor of the City of Wooster (Ohio), has proclaimed July 31st as PEACE DAY!
HOORAY!
Peace is much needed nowadays, and more cities should follow this example.
Gratitude to Landre McCloud and other members of the staff for presenting us this momentous document.
Children of Tuscarawas County YMCA Summer Camp (Dover, OH) guessing the countries of our international team, and learning a bit of geography along the way.
Run, run, run, run, run, run...
Sheriff Orvis Campbell receiving the Torch-Bearer award for his long standing service to the community.
Jeff Bray (Youth and Family Director YMCA) doing some peace running with his colleagues.
Gratitude to all the staff for watching over the children and guiding them to grow into a kind and benevolent citizens of the world.
Everyone has to make a step in order to bring about a change in this world.
Time for some magic tricks.
Support vehicles require regular maintenance.
We run a relay: some members run first, others catch up later, and then we switch.
The beautiful Conotton Creek Trail.
Jessie from Rumley joined on his bike for a mile.
Nice gentleman named John stopped to say hello and to give us his support.
Thank You Microtel Inn & Suites (Cadiz, OH) for hosting us tonight!
