Rockingham County's newest Peace Pole

The Rotary Club of Rockingham County installed a 3rd Peace Pole in Harrisonburg and has registered a total of 19 Peace Poles, many that existed prior to our club's efforts to plant additional Peace Poles in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg City. This newest Peace Pole is located on the grounds of the Salvation Army Harrisonburg and along the Harrisonburg Northend Greenway. This Rotary Peace Pole features the languages English, Spanish, Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Tigrinyan, American Sign Language, a braille plaque, a rainbow flag, and a Veterans for Peace logo. Salvation Army Lieutenant Douglas Ingold, a new member of our club, sent the following message "Inspired by scripture, we are reminded of the angels' message of peace at Jesus' birth, Paul's call for us to live peaceably with all, and Christ's work to break down barriers and bring unity. As followers of Jesus, whose Gospel is one of peace, we affirm our mission to be peacemakers. May this pole inspire all who pass by to seek and share peace. May Peace Prevail on Earth."

The event was highlighted with words of dedication from the Rotary Club of Rockingham County President Emily Cohen, Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, and Lt. Douglas Ingold. Rotary Club member Charles Hendricks has led the efforts to register existing Peace Poles and add new Rotary Peace Poles through Rockingham County and Harrisonburg.