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We started our day with a beautiful view of the harbor in Ft. Myers Beach before heading out to our first school.
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Cathy Oerter, our local coordinator, introduced us to the children, teachers and visiting members of the community.
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Undersheriff Mareno speaks to the children about the police's role in the community to keep everyone safe.
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Cathy Oerter presents our Torch-Bearer Award to Al Durrett, a respected and active community leader. This Award is a way to honor those who inspire others to be better citizens of the world.
Al Durrett is the owner of Fish-Tale Marina, Fish-Tale Restaurant and Santini Marina Plaza on Fort Myers Beach.
He also is a big supporter of Ft. Myers Beach Elementary School.
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This was a gift presented to our team by the students. They created a collage of words related to peace.
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Harita presents the school Principal, Jeff Dobbins, and Coach Heather with a Certificate of Appreciation and Sri Chinmoy's artwork, Founder of the Peace Run.
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The teachers were very enthusiastic and supportive as we visited the classrooms with the Peace Torch.