Marilyn Mason - Dec 2003:

Dear Haiti,

May you soon experience the independence for which your ancestors fought so valiantly.

May those who aspire to be your leaders remember the sacrifices and spilt blood which have brought you thus far.

May a spirit of sacrifice and service to others (rather than to their own bank accounts) be at the core of their motivations for public service.

May all your citizens know happiness and freedom from fear.

May all your citizens know what it's like to live in decent housing, eat nutritional meals, and receive a public education which equips them to work together to build upon the dreams of their valiant ancestors.