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# Troop Support employees celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy 

By Maurice MatthewsDLA Troop Support Public Affairs

                PHILADELPHIA  –              
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees celebrated the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during an event held on Jan. 17. 

“Today we remember a great man and leader," said Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander. "Our Nation sets aside this day to recall the ethical and social advancements in our society that were spurred by one man in particular.” 

Before the visual presentation, Shirley recalled his personal support for Dr. King. 

“As a young man of 19-years-old, my adoptive father, who was always educating me, took me on a march in Eloy, Ariz. in January 1990," said Shirley. “The purpose of that march was to seek a day of state-level observance honoring Dr. King.” 

Theresa Williams of Key Arts Production took the stage soon after and took attendees on a journey through the life of Dr. King.  

Key Arts Production is a multimedia production firm dedicated to providing unique and innovative live presentations that engage and entertain audiences of all ages.  

The presentation of “King’s Dream,” gave a look into his overall life but focused on the turbulent 1960s. 

Attendees were informed of King winning the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize and Time Magazine’s Man of the Year.  

Williams quoted many of Dr. King’s speeches, including his final one in April 1968, “And I’ve seen the Promised Land," she recited: “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.” 

After the event ended, performers and those in attendance engaged in conversation on the impact of the event. 

DLA Troop Support Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity and Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Systems Support Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committees hosted the event. 

“As Dr. King had a dream, this event brought forth a meaningful experience that brings people together as responsible citizens in the global community,” said Shirley. 

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