President John started our festivities today at a little after 12:15. Jeff Moss led the pledge and gave the thoughts for the day from the Dalai Lama: “The goal is not to be better than the other man. but your previous self.” “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.” “Choose to be optimistic, it feels better” and a sad one that denotes the state of compassion today: “Compassion is the radicalism of our time”.