Cadets at the Youth Challenge Program’s Fort
Gordon campus got a unique and motivational look at the Korean culture,
and a chance to hear inspirational words from several American success
stories in January. The event was part of an ongoing series of “Good
Neighboring Days” created by Sunny Park, an Atlanta businessman and YCA
supporter.
Guest speaker for the day was Lt. Gen Russel
Honore, commander of First U.S. Army, who told the young audience of his
humble beginnings growing up in Louisiana, and of the choices he’s made
to be a success in the military and in life.
“My first goal is to give these youngsters a taste
of a culture and a way of life that many of them may not get to
experience," said Park, a South Korean born, self made millionaire. Park
has taken his Good Neighboring Day to both YCA campuses in Georgia and
several other states.
“My other purpose is to encourage them and show
them how to achieve success in their lives through hard work and
planning,” he added. “I want to show them that the road to success is
open to them, but that they must work for it and that the ‘easy’ way to
the top is not the best way.”
For more information about Good Neighboring Day go
to: http://www.goodneighboring.org/
