Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday - Remember! Celebrate! Act! Published Dec. 23, 2008 By Staff Sgt. Tenea Basinger 21st Dental Squadron PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- "I have a dream, that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed...that all men are created equal." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be a ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 14 at the Peterson base chapel in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. This service will reflect on where we were as individuals, and what we've become as a nation. The theme "Remember! Celebrate! Act!" reflects our dedication to uphold the strength, belief, and morals of Dr. King. Born Jan. 15, 1929, he grew to become one of the nation's most respected and cherished leaders. His focus was to end racial segregation and discrimination, to end poverty, and to raise consciousness of the civil rights movement. He aspired to achieve these goals in a peaceful and non-violent manner. Dr. King taught us to be aware of what our nation is capable of, and to rid us of indifference. "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity," he said. In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to 250,000 people. The dream of equality was shared by all who attended - black and white, young and old, rich and poor - they all held hands in fellowship that one day we will all live together in peace. Today, his dream of a world blind to the lines of color will continue to become our reality. The Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person. In the 23 years since the first observance day in 1986, our nation continues to unite in honor of Dr. King. Please come to the base ceremony and Remember, Celebrate, and Act as we mark the 80th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.