Disclaimer: To write something in the language of Shakespeare is very difficult for me. My native tongue is Spanish, but here goes!

My trip to the Billy Graham Crusade

On the afternoon of a hot summer day in June of 2005, the NYC Rescue Mission had the courtesy to invite me to Flushing Meadows Park in Corona Queens. On this beautiful afternoon the people, from around the world, were reunited for what could be the last public appearance of one of the greatest speakers in the world today: “Dr. Billy Graham”.

When I arrived at this unique and majestic park located in Queens, New York, I was astounded by the number of people. It was like when you come out of five or maybe six football stadiums at the same time. There were so many people everywhere that you had to walk very slowly. Even a two year old baby would be able to keep up the pace in this huge crowd of people.

When I arrived at what looked like the principal stage, I was surprised to find out that it was one of the relay broadcasting centers located in the giant park. One with giant TV screens and had enough chairs to seat people. I sat down in the grass. It was more suitable for me to find a small tree and watch the magnificent event in a cool place.

I have never seen so many people reunited in one place at one single time and without the super vigilance of the police, secret service, coast guard, etc… This is what impressed me most about the event. It was not a political or athletic event but a religious event and during the event, I have the pleasure to say there was no one out of line. People of all races and colors were behaving as if they had done this before. It was an event marked by tranquility. Peace was in the air. I enjoyed it and thanks again to the “New York City Rescue Mission” staff for giving me the opportunity to be part of this unique event. If I had not gone, I don’t know what I would have missed.