New Church Life Sept/Oct 2013 | Page 59

    ago at the dedication of his Presidential Library, as four living presidents looked on. Just as it did on this day in 1776, the future success of our nation does depend on the character of its citizens. It is up to each and every one of us to be of good character, to be fully informed and engaged in preserving, building and protecting our nation; to exercise our responsibility and right to vote at every opportunity in order to ensure that “we the people” of the United States of America shall remain forever “… one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Peter H. Boericke is retired from Prudential Insurance Company, where he was Manager of Public Relations and Advertising. He is an active volunteer in his community, the Church, and New Church education. He has a deep and abiding love for history. Pete and his wife, Christine (Henderson), live in Bryn Athyn, keeping up with the busy lives of their four children and 20 grandchildren. Contact: [email protected] 493