41 Years Later ......The World Remembers

Real Estate is my chosen profession and one of my passions but one of my key interest is History, and those who follow our Blogs understand why we take pride in interpreting our perspective while sharing historic topics from time to time.

For some April 4, 1968 seemed like yesterday, while for others it never happened, but for most they only hear what someone else told them or they read. As a nation, we take pride in celebrating births and in rare occasions deaths become just as celebrated. Today 41 years ago marks the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Not only in America but around the globe people are paying respect to the ideals Dr. King stood for. I was 16 at the time of Dr. King's death and I remember when his birthday became a federal holiday, my wife and I were in San Francisco and had to hustle back to Los Angeles so we can see the first parade. Anyway, among celebrations throughout the years, we were extremely blessed last year to attend the 40th commemorative celebration last year in Memphis, TN. It was an event I never will forget. A small tidbit for other history buffs is two of Dr. King's grown children (Marty King, III & Rev. Bernice King) had never made the trek to the infamous Lorraine Motel so last year was the FIRST TIME THEY visited the site where he was assassinated as well as review the room he stayed. Losing my father in the 70's, I could only be emphatic of how they felt as they showed tremendous inspiration and spoke to the thousands in attendance.




Dr. King was an inspiration for America and the World. I know some may dispute that sentiment but they are welcome to pin their own blog. His message was love and hope and specifically for America wanted a place where all people could share in the resources that provide a reason for us to live a productive life.
Obviously, Dr. King is not here - but few can dispute his spirit abounds humanity. During my trek to Memphis, I had the opportunity to speak with Judge Joe Brown, who was the judge for the trial in determining how Dr. King was murdered. Some have no reason to want to explore who assassinated Dr. King. The current record list James Earl Ray, so for most that is the history they accept. After talking to the Judge, I am convinced James Earl Ray is not the absolute assassin. I bring this up........not to stir the pot or add to your anxiety, but simply to suggest you think with a rationale mind. As prior to going to Memphis, I accepted the pinned version but luckily I ran into Judge Brown and there was no motivation on his part.....that I could tell, why he would fabricate any of his comments. All I'm saying is take time to understand the legacy of Dr. King and if you're really interested do a little digging and reach your own conclusion on whether the assassin was James Earl Ray........or someone else.


In the meantime, I will be paying homage to the day Dr. King became an immortal soul.


Thanks for taking time to read. And of course in the spirit of Dr. King feel free to offer your comments.

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Fred Thomas, III VP, CB

Chief Bloggeroligist

Omega Capital Financial, Inc.