ARMED WITH THE WEAPONS OF EXCELLENCE, DIGNITY, AND ENDURANCE

EXPLORING AND THE AWESOME POTENTIAL OF BEING HUMAN

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(1945-2007)

 Carol's hope for the future.

Modeling Future Heroes - A Practical Application of Human Values

Carol and I have spent the past 2 years writing a course of study entitled Modeling Future Heroes and have almost finished the text book of the same name. This course and book are based on the values, leadership, and conflict resolution abilities of world heroes who solved their problems peacefully. It is designed to show how peaceful solutions to conflict and overcoming obstacles can be discovered and utilized. The course is designed to inspire and guide our youth, but is also adopted for corporate and military applications.

The basis of the book Modeling Future Heroes is derived from a 5-year study into the remarkable problem-solving abilities of the Tuskegee Airmen. Carol and I are members of the North Coast Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen in Cleveland. Carol and I opened Black History month by giving a speech at Tuskegee University in February of 2006.

Carol and I went to the Tuskegee Airmen National Convention in Dallas last August. 

It was in Dallas, with Carol in a motorized scooter so she could get around, that she met Hiram Mann, one of the most famous Tuskegee Airmen Red Tail pilots. Hiram Mann, also in a scooter, had a drag race with Carol down the long corridors of the convention center.

Could Carol beat a famous WWII fighter pilot in a race? You betcha!

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Carol at Tuskegee University with some original Tuskegee Airmen

Carol started a Rotary sponsored Tuskegee Airmen book project where various Rotary Clubs can place a collection of 13 Tuskegee Airmen books and videos in school and local libraries so our youth can learn about these inspiring role models. Orders have been placed as far away as Fairbanks, Alaska.  

Carol’s dying wish was that I finish our book Modeling Future Heroes, and I promised her that I would.

I am also going to dedicate the rest of my life to continuing all her causes in South Africa, Tanzania, Nicaragua, and Modeling Future Heroes. I will need lots of help.

 

Rotary Photographs 
Carol's Installation as Aurora Rotary President

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Carol and Mike Johns and Jack Young.

 

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