ROUND-THE-WORLD PEACE WALKER TO VISIT OMAGH
Round-the-world peace walker to visit Omagh
RAMBLER Danny Garcia is on a round-the-world walk for peace, which will take him from Dublin to Sydney, via Omagh.
Mr. Garcia, a former American marine who served two terms in Vietnam, has now dedicated his life to reconciliation and children's welfare.
He will be welcomed to Omagh by Mr. Allan Rainey, vice-chairman of Omagh District Council.
Mr. Rainey met Mr Garcia in Dublin on Tuesday, and joined the peaceful pedestrian on the first leg of his journey.
I was touched by him, knowing his sincerity for the project. When people realise we have a person such as Danny walking around the world, willing to come here for our benefit, it will be a great comfort," said Mr. Rainey.
The local councillor told him about the continuing bomb scares in Omagh, and Mr Garcia assured him that he would remember the people of the town in his prayers.
"He has been in Vietnam and seen at first hand the extent of bomb damage to humanity and property. That was instrumental in directing him here at this time," said Mr Rainey.
"I am looking forward to meeting him again at the Ballygawley roundabout on Friday."
Mr Garcia's 40,000-mile trek will take him through many places recently touched by tragedy, including Bosnia, Kenya and Tanzania, but Omagh will be his first major stopping point.
"I normally walk in areas where there is prayer and healing needed. When I get to Omagh I want to touch as many people as I can," he said.
Mr Garcia is expected to arrive in Omagh tomorrow (Friday) between noon and 1pm, when he will be trying to raise funds for the Omagh Memorial Fund.
He will be carrying a cross of peace, made up of 8,000 cultured Chinese pearls, which he wants to present to the people of Omagh, as a symbol of peace and reconciliation.
There are only two of these valuable pieces of artwork in the world, the other is in the Vatican in Rome.
Since 1978, Mr Garcia has travelled all over the world delivering his message of reconciliation to everyone, including President Clinton and Mother Theresa, as well as representatives from the United Nations and UNICEF.
After Omagh, he will stride on towards Belfast before flying to Glasgow. From there he will walk to London and then on to the Continent, before heading for Africa and the Middle East.
RAMBLER Danny Garcia is on a round-the-world walk for peace, which will take him from Dublin to Sydney, via Omagh.
Mr. Garcia, a former American marine who served two terms in Vietnam, has now dedicated his life to reconciliation and children's welfare.
He will be welcomed to Omagh by Mr. Allan Rainey, vice-chairman of Omagh District Council.
Mr. Rainey met Mr Garcia in Dublin on Tuesday, and joined the peaceful pedestrian on the first leg of his journey.
I was touched by him, knowing his sincerity for the project. When people realise we have a person such as Danny walking around the world, willing to come here for our benefit, it will be a great comfort," said Mr. Rainey.
The local councillor told him about the continuing bomb scares in Omagh, and Mr Garcia assured him that he would remember the people of the town in his prayers.
"He has been in Vietnam and seen at first hand the extent of bomb damage to humanity and property. That was instrumental in directing him here at this time," said Mr Rainey.
"I am looking forward to meeting him again at the Ballygawley roundabout on Friday."
Mr Garcia's 40,000-mile trek will take him through many places recently touched by tragedy, including Bosnia, Kenya and Tanzania, but Omagh will be his first major stopping point.
"I normally walk in areas where there is prayer and healing needed. When I get to Omagh I want to touch as many people as I can," he said.
Mr Garcia is expected to arrive in Omagh tomorrow (Friday) between noon and 1pm, when he will be trying to raise funds for the Omagh Memorial Fund.
He will be carrying a cross of peace, made up of 8,000 cultured Chinese pearls, which he wants to present to the people of Omagh, as a symbol of peace and reconciliation.
There are only two of these valuable pieces of artwork in the world, the other is in the Vatican in Rome.
Since 1978, Mr Garcia has travelled all over the world delivering his message of reconciliation to everyone, including President Clinton and Mother Theresa, as well as representatives from the United Nations and UNICEF.
After Omagh, he will stride on towards Belfast before flying to Glasgow. From there he will walk to London and then on to the Continent, before heading for Africa and the Middle East.
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Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/1198
Published Date: 17-Sep-98
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