Speech given to the Sixth Grade Class at Podunk Elementary School May 5, 2013 presented by Mr. Morgan Wright, founder of “Pioneers Got No Respect Project”:
Good Morning students, teachers, parents, and guest.
Today I would like to appeal to you for support of an idea. The idea being, the need for a national monument to honor those who moved west to explore and eventually settle these unfamiliar areas those make up this great country. Not only do I wish to share with you the adventure, danger, and importance of this historical event, but am going to ask your involvement to get something done.
The formation of this country wasn’t actually totally a result of the actions by people you might recognize, the George Washington’s, the Abe Lincoln’s, …show more content…
Consider this excerpt from the same document, “For many weeks we had been accustomed to see property abandoned and animals dead or dying. But those scenes were here doubled and trebled. Horses, mules, and oxen, suffering from heat, thirst, and starvation, staggered along until they fell and died on every rod of the way. Both sides of the road for miles were lined with dead animals and abandoned wagons.” She goes on to recall, “The owners had left everything, except what provisions they could carry on their backs, and hurried on to save …show more content…
Why am I telling you all this? What do you today have to do with this history? Well, in my opinion, none of us would be here today, at least not in this present form, if it were not for these brave souls. Much to my shock and amazement, as important as this movement was in our progress towards becoming a great nation, these individuals are not formally recognized, respected, or honored. The time is now for us to remedy this oversight. I am asking you to join me in appealing to Congress to show some long awaited gratitude for this nation’s trailblazers and their sacrifices. I am petitioning you to write your congressmen, or better yet, form a petition from your community members to erect a National Monument in honor of the pioneers. I will provide with my website and other contact information to assist you with this endeavor. When enough of us speak out on this matter, those who can put this plan into action will
Good Morning students, teachers, parents, and guest.
Today I would like to appeal to you for support of an idea. The idea being, the need for a national monument to honor those who moved west to explore and eventually settle these unfamiliar areas those make up this great country. Not only do I wish to share with you the adventure, danger, and importance of this historical event, but am going to ask your involvement to get something done.
The formation of this country wasn’t actually totally a result of the actions by people you might recognize, the George Washington’s, the Abe Lincoln’s, …show more content…
Consider this excerpt from the same document, “For many weeks we had been accustomed to see property abandoned and animals dead or dying. But those scenes were here doubled and trebled. Horses, mules, and oxen, suffering from heat, thirst, and starvation, staggered along until they fell and died on every rod of the way. Both sides of the road for miles were lined with dead animals and abandoned wagons.” She goes on to recall, “The owners had left everything, except what provisions they could carry on their backs, and hurried on to save …show more content…
Why am I telling you all this? What do you today have to do with this history? Well, in my opinion, none of us would be here today, at least not in this present form, if it were not for these brave souls. Much to my shock and amazement, as important as this movement was in our progress towards becoming a great nation, these individuals are not formally recognized, respected, or honored. The time is now for us to remedy this oversight. I am asking you to join me in appealing to Congress to show some long awaited gratitude for this nation’s trailblazers and their sacrifices. I am petitioning you to write your congressmen, or better yet, form a petition from your community members to erect a National Monument in honor of the pioneers. I will provide with my website and other contact information to assist you with this endeavor. When enough of us speak out on this matter, those who can put this plan into action will