LOUISBURG, N.C. — The Buddhist monks aren’t slowing down despite the winter weather.
For the past week the group journeyed across North Carolina on their way to Washington, D.C., through rain, sleet and sunshine.
The monks were making their way through the state Monday, Day 93 of their Walk for Peace. The group has been welcomed and admired by thousands.
“They’re walking in faith. They’re walking in faith,” said supporter Jeannette Bucher.
Despite the road conditions after this weekend’s winter storm, the monks continue to walk while spreading their message.
Bucher said she and her friends were waiting at the airport in Louisburg for two hours.
“When I first saw them marching, I’ve been following them for months, and I just feel so blessed to be able to be here today. And I just can’t wait to be in their presence and just root them on,” she said.
Louisburg native John Yarborough said he and his son grabbed their jackets and hats, then hit the road to see the monks.
Yarborough said the group’s message, motivation and mission is nothing short of inspiring.
“Because this world is about to be corrupt, there is so much hatred in this world, Black against white, that’s why we need peace,” he said.
Yarborough said the Walk for Peace is the most exciting thing the area has seen in a long time.
“Something they have never been to here before, other than the civil rights stuff, when we used to march back in the day,” he said. “Other than that, that’s it.”
Supporters seem to have one thing in common — they were ready to endure this weekend’s winter weather to support the message of peace for all.
The monks are almost out of North Carolina but have a couple of more stops.
The group will be in Warrenton on Tuesday.
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Jatrissa Wooten
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