Walk For Peace

[anniemae]

Is anyone else following this story. It is so amazing. I am so humbled by what these Monks are doing. They are in NC now. I wish I could go see them, it is so moving.

 

[Minnie1222]

Their journey is very inspiring.
I also love their dog Aloka

 

[easyas123]

We've recently started following the story of Aloka's veterinary care, as well as the monks.

 

[wvjules]

I'm concerned about them with this upcoming snowstorm.

 

[anniemae]

Their journey is very inspiring.
I also love their dog Aloka

You can follow Aloka on instagram.

 

[anniemae]

I'm concerned about them with this upcoming snowstorm.

Me too. They said there are a lot of support vehicles with them for the entire walk. I saw an RV but I imagine they will need a hotel to ride out the storm.

 

[SC Minnie]

They came by a block from my office. I walked down to see them. It truly was inspirational. The crowd was very respectful.

They are staying in places that have offered them shelter. Here they stayed at a rec center, a VFW type hall, and a even a baptist church. The monks do sleep outside in tents regardless of the temperature.

 

[Minnie1222]

The monks do sleep outside in tents regardless of the temperature.

Oh no! I hope they stay indoors during the storm. I understand they live a simple life, but we don't want anything bad to happen to them.

 

[brockash]

Is anyone else following this story. It is so amazing. I am so humbled by what these Monks are doing. They are in NC now. I wish I could go see them, it is so moving.

And I wish all in our country especially could follow their lead. It's crazy (wonderfully) to see this happening while so much unrest is happening here right now.

 

[crystaltink111]

We so need this right now and it is a blessing to see them and the people of all faiths, nationalities, etc coming out to support them. I pray for their safety and health particularly over this upcoming storm and severe cold weather. I understand they are planning to still walk during it. I hope they are encouraged to take shelter

 

[anniemae]

I just saw a snippet of the lead monk talking about Aloka and how he was a stray in India. Aloka found them walking and followed them the whole way, which I believe he said was 112 days. Many dogs followed them for an hour or two or even a day, but none except Aloka followed them to the end. The monk said he deserved better than being a stray so his team raised money to bring him to the U. S. Aloka means light.

 

[wvjules]

I will be going to see them in DC when they arrive/finish their journey.

 

[anniemae]

I will be going to see them in DC when they arrive/finish their journey.

OMG take pictures for us!

 

[georgina]

They have been all over my Facebook page.

I will be going to see them in DC when they arrive/finish their journey.

I was hoping to as well, originally the date was Feb 13, then I saw it moved up to the 11th, which is the day I fly home from Florida. Selfishly hoping the snowstorm slows them down a bit.

 

[wvjules]

They have been all over my Facebook page.


I was hoping to as well, originally the date was Feb 13, then I saw it moved up to the 11th, which is the day I fly home from Florida. Selfishly hoping the snowstorm slows them down a bit.

Well Shoot. I will be out of town on a work trip on April 11!!!!!

 

[Minnie1222]

I heard from my relatives that the monks had safely reached D.C. I also heard that a truck hit their escort vehicle earlier in their journey, causing injuries to several monks. One of the monks had to have his leg amputated from the incident.

 

[anniemae]

I heard from my relatives that the monks had safely reached D.C. I also heard that a truck hit their escort vehicle earlier in their journey, causing injuries to several monks. One of the monks had to have his leg amputated from the incident.

Yes, the accident happened at the beginning of their journey. A car hit their support vehicle, which hit one of the monks. He has his leg amputated but has shown up along the way at certain stops. He was there today, I saw a video clip on instagram of him.

 

[Minnie1222]

A few pictures from my relatives who went to D.C. today: