Peace Leaders

Your Holiness, you state in your message that it is our responsibility as human beings to bring peace. That is why we are here, to take that responsibility and to chart a path forward. Thank you for gracing us with your wisdom and presence. While our previous meetings have been in person, it is an honor to be with you once again, virtually, to share the goal of bringing peace through understanding and compassion.

Amma, from Salem to Chennai to the United States, the eight unforgettable visits my wife, Janice, and I shared with you have been powerful and uplifting. I’m grateful for all you have taught me, including your message of “shanti, shanti, shanti… peace, peace, peace.” Though we do not share the same language, I know that we have a connected heart that yearns for peace.

Your legendary commitment to the principles of peace, the culture of peace, which aims at making peace and nonviolence a part of our own self, our own personality, a part of our own existence as human beings. I fondly recall our first conversation at the United Nations about your then-recent recognition into the Guinness Book of World Records. In addition to your powerful message, I thank you for your advice and experience in creating this inaugural program.

While I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting you in person, I’ve been hearing about you from Bill Riley and listening to your beautiful voice for years. We’re honored by your beautiful song and delighted to share your passion for peace.

Peter, your music has uplifted my soul for years, long before our first meeting. Your song, as in the 60s, remains a striking anthem for our aspirations of peace. So much has blown away in the wind but not our (Bill, you and me) chasing after peace and establishing a unity of spirit, as brothers.

Jeannivée, thank you for your faith in Destination Peace—we appreciate your insight and collaboration! I will always remember sitting in on your Recording Session and hearing familiar songs in a resonance that transported me.

Roma, you have been Touched by an Angel, but we are the ones who benefit from your touching thoughts and prayers.

Coral, thank you for sharing so many of your talents with us—your singing, songwriting, and advocacy for those less fortunate continues to inspire us!

Evie, from my first visit to the Fashion 4 Development show in New York to the message you shared with us today, I have always felt welcomed by you.

I am in awe of your professionalism and poise – thank you for sharing your time and talents to serve as co-host! Twenty-six years ago we met and I intuited your inner talent that has blossomed into who you are today.

I enjoyed attending the San Diego International Film Festival and witnessing the mesmerizing speeches of honorees; you provide a platform in these priceless moments for actors to play themselves.

Your unbreakable spirit and talents never end—thank you for sharing with us your gift of song.