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Respect is to honor and show consideration.

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Submitted by June Pauline Zent

This is a 30x 40 inch original oil on canvas. I was asked to paint an image to be used on tee shirts, stationary, etc. for an American Cancer Society Relay for Life in the small town where I live: Havana Florida. It helped raise 64,000 from this little town for the cause. I still own the painting and it is shown in a frame shop in Tallahassee, Florida. It won Best of Show at Creative Tallahasse, City Hall, Tallahassee.FL.2006 I can send a higher resolution image if you need it Thank you June

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Submitted by Cyndi Ronca

This is one of my sister's (Ajae) beautiful creations. In her own words..."I love what these two lovelies say...if everyone would respect each other's diversity, what a wonderful world it would be".

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Submitted by Jamee Stanley

My son working and taking the time to show an elderly woman how his video cam works.

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Respect Hero: Harold

Submitted by Benjamin Anderson My father, my mentor, my friend. It is said that a man's life is directly effected by his father's example. If this is so, I hope to be half the man that this man was. I had to bury him March 29th of 2009. There will never be another like him, he ... Read more

Respect Hero: Gwen

Submitted by Mrs. W often took care of my twin sister and me. She lived across the street and must have noticed that we had a difficult family life. She was patient, kind, and treated us as if we were her own children. She taught me how to create a good fami... Read more

Respect Hero: Dr. Suzanne

Submitted by Dr. B-L is a Professor of History in New Mexico. The strength she has exhibited in her classroom is amazing. She has an unbelievable passion for teaching, learning, and living and has more than earned the respect her students have for her. While t... Read more

Respect Hero: Jaime

Submitted by I call him my hero. He not only taught me everything I know about Martial Arts, but he also taught me how to love, and how to care. He wasn't just another guy in my life who did some great stuff and then slowly faded away. He was always there when... Read more

Respect Hero: Sharone

Submitted by Her name is Sharone and she is my mother. She is my hero. She became my hero gradually during my lifetime. As I grew and matured I was able to recognize all that she has done for me, sacrificed for me, and taught me. I have a great deal of gratitu... Read more
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Grandma Anna

Submitted by Judy Goligoski "Pa, I don't want to get married yet". These were the words of my Grandma Anna in the summer of 1904. She was 19 and was to marry Tom . Her pa would give them some land, a cow and some chickens and everything would b... Read more

NJHS Disaster

Submitted by Chrissi In middle school, I was involved in our school's NJHS. We did volunteer work for the community. Every year we held a charity basketball game. My NJHS instructor was one of those people who took their stress out on oth... Read more

No Bullying!

Submitted by Alexys As bullying gets worse and worse, I've come to realize how bad it actually is. Every time I see someone at school in the halls (popular-unpopular) getting bullied it just enrages me. There is one specific kid I can't ... Read more

Taking the Time to Actually Appreciate and Listen...

Submitted by Emily I have always wanted to share this story because it is one of the things that I will remember for my entire life and I’m sure the other person feels the same. We had a substitute teacher in my high school World His... Read more

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Quotes
I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
William Butler Yeats Poet, Nobel Prize Winner  (1865-1939);
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
Voltaire  Philosopher, Essayist  (1694-1778);
The young should be treated with respect.
Chinese Proverb   -
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.
Henry David Thoreau Naturalist, Author, Philosopher  (1817-1862);
Respect for the fragility and importance of an individual life is still the mark of an educated man.
Norman Cousins Editor, Writer  (1915-1990);

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Anderson 11 days ago from Colatina-ES, Brasil
Moro em um país até agora muito bom, mas a corrupção é a raiz da falta de respeito generalizada, mas espero por um futuro melhor. I live in a country so far very good, but corruption is the root of the widespread lack of respect, but I hope for a better future.
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Bruce Willingham about 1 month ago from Warner Robins Ga
Respect is to treat a person as valuable even if you disagree with them.
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D Zerger 2 months ago from Moundridge, KS
Maybe we can nurture respect in our kids so they can be an example of maturity to some adults?
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Holly S 2 months ago from Bay City
Passive < Voice < Respect
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Allison Cox 3 months ago from Hamilton, Ohio
understand and never stop listening. eyes on them and ears always open. that's what respect is. respect your teachers, preachers, and parents, and always friends.
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Jorge S. 4 months ago from Canada
Hello. First of all, my best wishes to you all. I wholly support your intent. Thank you for making a difference. You have undertaken a most noble cause. Continued success to you all for helping to re-connect us to the source of what we all can be and do, for the good of us all. May whichever version of God (and they are all one) you worship bless you.
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Shara 7 months ago from Provo
My oldest daughter and I were in your bus television spot several years ago. We were quite excited in fact to become a part of what I believe to be one of the greatest ideas to pass on to future generations what is needed, in order to continue to be our best and do our best! I thank God for everyone involved taking part in this wonderful idea of teaching values and spreading them in such positive ways! Please continue on your good works! Thank you for allowing me to share!
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Linda W about 1 year ago from Sarasota, Florida
Respect is a quality that must be carefully nurtured in relation to oneself and to others. Every individual has the capacity to treat oneself and all those in his/her environment with kindness and dignity. The world would be a better place if all humans valued respect and lived that way in their daily lives.
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Regina about 1 year ago from Maryland
Respect is being understanding and kind to others who are like you, or the opposite of you. I always like to say no amount of money can buy you respect, but kindness surely can.
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Ed W, Jr. over 1 year ago from Jonseboro, Tennessee
Ifa a day of your life passes and you don't learn something, you lost that day!
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Kristel . ATENCIO over 1 year ago from PHILIPPINES
Respect yourself after others.

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