WA Post: "Va. Man Spends $1 Million on Inaugural Package for Disadvantaged"

[Roxy66]

Wonderful Story....this is what Obama has inspired. Must Read!

"This morning, the Marriott is scheduled to announce that the buyer is a Virginia businessman who wants to bring to the inauguration disadvantaged people, terminally ill patients, wounded soldiers and others down on their luck."

"Earl W. Stafford, 60, of Fairfax County, the founder of a Centreville technology company who grew up as one of 12 children of a Baptist minister, said he will provide his guests lodging, food and special access, as well as beauticians, gowns and tuxedos, if necessary."

"Stafford has paid the $1 million, a spokesman said, and is prepared to spend $600,000 more for a breakfast, a luncheon and two balls at the hotel."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/03/AR2008120304095.html?nav=rss_email/components

[iamjoy]

1. This Man "Gets It"

he is deeply religious (son of a minister) and quotes the bible:
"to whom much is given, much is required."

[hlthe2b]

2. He certainly does...

and that brings tears to my eyes...

[firedupdem]

3. That is what being a christian is all about.....imagine the joy those

people will feel being a part of the inauguration. I love those who give to the less fortunate. I really wish I could get a job with this guy...

[proud patriot]

4. beautiful

:)

[xenussister]

5. This made me cry

What a wonderful story.