Quote of the day
War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.
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