WKKX EDITORIAL NO. 118

(Albert Schweitzer)

     Years ago a group of prominent Chicago citizens anxiously awaited the arrival of one of the world’s greatest men at the city’s railroad station.  Upon arrival, he greeted them in three languages.  He was a giant of a man -- 6 feet 4 inches with bushy hair and a walrus moustache.  The reception committee was excited and honored to talk to him.  Reporters feverishly wrote down his every word and took pictures.

     Suddenly the guest asked to be excused and walked rapidly through the crowd onto the station’s platform where he approached an elderly woman struggling to carry her heavy suitcases.  He grabbed the luggage and escorted the elderly woman to her coach.

     After wishing her a safe journey, he returned to the reception committee and apologized for making them wait and told them he “was just having his daily fun.”

     The distinguished visitor was Albert Schweitzer, world-renown doctor, philosopher, musician, and missionary.  It is reported by a Chicago journalist that it was the first time he had ever seen a walking sermon. 

     Be kind and pay respect to our elders who made your life and mine much better.