Quote of the day
The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Mattie Stepanek

Born: July 17, 1990
Died: June 22, 2004 (aged 13)
Bio: Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek, known as Mattie J.T. Stepanek, was an American poet who published seven best-selling books of poetry. Before his death he had become known as a peace advocate and motivational speaker.
Known for:
- Journey through heartsongs (2001)
- Hope through heartsongs (2002)
- Loving through heartsongs (2003)
- Celebrate through heartsongs (2002)
- Just Peace: A Message of Hope