The Finish Line
The sun glowed through a light haze and the lip of the Pacific Ocean said, "What are you waiting for?" I was 42 yards from what I had spent the last eight months dreaming of -- a finish line. Some would say the 3.6 million dollars Pat turned down was a finish line. My line seemed microscopic compared to the one he stopped just short of. I looked a little closer at the unending mirror of steel blue water and saw only an unshaven reflection of myself. I turned around and left, looking for the closest feed lot, not having walked across the country, for Pat Tillman.
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You are wonderful! Please let us know if you completed your monetary goal. You have finished your physical one. We love you! Please stay in touch
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finish lines are little markers in a never-ending journey - great souls like you and pat are never done.
Toto
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Rory, you made it, congratulations!!! So proud of you and the grand effort you made on Pat Tillman's behalf, what a journey you had, and now you can rest and relax and ponder awhile.
Love and Light my friend
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I'm so happy you completed your mission. I feel that you have learned so much about people, yourself and the world. What is next for you? I bet nothing will be the same as it once was. You will see things through totally different eyes now. Best of luck to you! I think of you often. Nicole
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I clicked onto your site and saw the Facebook thingy that said you were DONE..... I would have to say that this walk will never really be done!!!! I admire your efforts and look forward to hearing how much you raised for the foundation! Keep us posted after you've rested and decided where you are heading.
Blessings
gigi
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Rory,
Congratulations!! I told you before, Pat would be humbled by the journey you made on behalf of his legacy. I hope your travels were enriching for you. From what I can tell from your entries and my conversation with you last month, you have gained a great deal from the people you have encountered.
Warmly and respectfully,
Dannie
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Congrats Rory! Very happy to see that you completed your journey. Thank you for the inspiration!
Ron, in Albuquerque
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Congratulations Rory!!!
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Rory: I never did reach my goal of getting you into People magazine, or even the film I wanted to do. But you reached yours, and inspired us all. Congratulations. My hat is off to you.
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I briefly saw a news story about your walk this past weekend on Fox News. I didn't know about it until then and after you had completed your cross-country trek.
I've had a tough time since a divorce 3 years ago and the loss of my sons, career, wife and church. I was the pastor.
Your story has motivated me to move forward in life - and maybe even walk for those who have lost everything.
Since then I have devoured everything on your website. What a challenge and reward it must be to do something bigger than yourself.
I would appreciate any words of advice or wisdom if one attempted to do what you have done - if you have the time to respond.
Thanks for your inspiring example!
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