I started to write this column several times since Friday, when I saw the monks and the crowd gathered at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church.
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Walk for Peace - Monks visit Cabarrus County during 2,300-mile trek
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets and visited with the monks during Walk for Peace when it passed through Cabarrus County late Thursday afternoon and Friday.
"The Walk For Peace is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: bringing people together—across backgrounds, beliefs, and differences—to stand for peace, unity, and goodwill toward one another. No politics. No religion. No agendas. Just people choosing peace," photographer Mike Anderson said in a Facebook post with some of the 2,400 photos he shot. These are few of the images.
One of many signs along the monks walk through Cabarrus County.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
People came from several state to participate.
- MIchael A. Anderson Photography
People wait along Cannon Boulevard for the monks to arrive Friday.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
The monks arrived at Charlotte Motor Speedway and at the zMax Dragway Thursday evening.
The monks walk along Concord Parkway
Many people presented flowers to the monks as they passed.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
The monks appeared before a packed garage area at zMax Dragway.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
The Speedway's Jonathan Coleman welcomes the crowd and introduces the monks.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
IT editor Mark Plemmons is shown with one of the monks as he live-streamed the event on the newspaper's Facebook page.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
The crowd outside Memorial Hall at Mt Olivet United Methodist Church.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
Police and Cabarrus EMS escorted the monks along the walk through Cabarrus County.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
The monks gave out thread or yarn braided prayer bracelets that were made by volunteers.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
Bhikkhu Pannakara, the leader of the group, delivered a message of peace and hope at each stop. This is at Mt Olivet United Methodist Church. He told everyone to write on a peice of paper, "Today is my peaceful day."
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
This youngster displays a sign that reflects the message of the monks.
- Michael A. Anderson Photography
Bhikkhu Pannakara, the leader of the group, delivered a message of peace and hope at each stop. This is at Mt Olivet United Methodist Church. He told everyone to write on a peice of paper, "Today is my peaceful day."
Michael A. Anderson Photography
People wait along Cannon Boulevard for the monks to arrive Friday.
Michael A. Anderson Photography
Many people presented flowers to the monks as they passed.
Michael A. Anderson Photography
This youngster displays a sign that reflects the message of the monks.
Michael A. Anderson Photography
IT editor Mark Plemmons is shown with one of the monks as he live-streamed the event on the newspaper's Facebook page.
Michael A. Anderson PhotographyThis is the Independent Tribune's Facebook live-stream from Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Kannapolis. The monks ate lunch and then came out to greet hundreds that had gathered outside. The leader comes out to speak at about 37:30 into the live-stream.
Mark PlemmonsMark Plemmons is editor of the Independent Tribune and a member of McGill Baptist Church. He has regularly attended a Christian church since he was a few days old in his mother's arms.
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