Day 4
October 5, 2006

This was one of the longest days yet. I walked almost 11 hours today. I got another blister, a nice plump one on my left big toe. Still, it was a great day. I was met this morning in North Ogden by two Korean vets and their wives. They said they wished people could understand how wrong war is and how it’s only a last resort.

Several people joined us throughout the day and it was touching to hear their stories and why they support peace.

One woman pulled off the road and gave us a donation and a “military mother hug.” Her son has been to Iraq twice and she doesn’t want him to go back a third time. To her, and for many others, ending the war is an urgent reality.

During the four days that I’ve been walking, several people have taken the time to stop. All of them have been in support of peace in Iraq. I’m overwhelmed by how many people are yearning desperately for an end to this war. I hope elected officials take note: even Utah wants peace.