Message from our Founder

Dear Friends,

If you missed the Meet the Legends reception, you missed something very special. We in the audience were absolutely inspired by seeing and hearing the Legends speak of making their visions a reality. To be in a room filled with past year’s Legends and other “dreamers who do” makes me believe that together we can accomplish great things.

Another thing — this week we got a request from Steve Mauren, editor of the Alexandria Gazette Packet, for a photo of William Payne who recently died. Mr. Payne was nominated as a Legend in 2010 and we were able to provide the photograph. Having the photos available is exactly the reason that Living Legends of Alexandria came into existence in 2007.

I particularly want to thank recently retired Congressman Jim Moran who came directly from an event Arlington to be with us. Congressman Moran has attended every Meet the Legends reception but one when he was out of the country on official business. In his remarks he reminded us that it is we, the people, who write the history of our times every day by our actions.

Our mission is to identify, honor and chronicle the people making current history in Alexandria. We’re proud to be doing it.

Very Best Wishes,

Nina Tisara