Robert Turner said he made the 54-mile trek “in honor of Dr. King and John Lewis and several other foot soldiers.”
This is not his first voyage on foot. Turner has walked from Baltimore, Maryland to the nation’s capital. Now he plans to walk for Selma - a place he used to call home.
“I have walked over eight hours so far, and I have approximately eight more hours to go,” said Turner.“Everybody who has sent well wishes and prayers, not just so much prayers for me, but I asked people to pray for this country,” said Turner. Turner said he also received support from Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma where he used to be a pastor.
Turner said he was glad to be spiritually called to embark on this voyage, especially since the annual Selma to Montgomery march group reenactment was canceled this year.Copyright 2023 WSFA. All rights reserved.
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