Yesterday I remember watching a live feed from my computer of the Fort Hood memorial. It was sad, tear jerking moment and I would like to send my condolences to those who have lost their lives and to their family and friends.
I saw something in Obama that I haven’t seen in a long time from him. His speeches over the past couple of months have been rather dry and boring. Obama does a very good job with storytelling and getting that message across to people. By storytelling he pulls on the heartstrings. Regardless, this was a sad moment – 13 soldiers lost their lives last Thursday. The speech remembered each soldier individually and commemorated each soldier for who they were.
“Neither this country — nor the values that we were founded upon — could exist without men and women like these 13 Americans,” Obama said. “Their life’s work is our security and the freedom that we too often take for granted. Every evening that the sun sets on a tranquil town; every dawn that a flag is unfurled; every moment that an American enjoys life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — that is their legacy.” Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1937544,00.html#ixzz0WZOA1glN
As a broadcast journalist a lesson can be learned from this if we take a look at Obama’s speech. As journalists – we need to be able to story tell. We need to be able to move an audience. Storytelling achieves that because people are able to relate to it. We want to show not tell and if we do that we will find success.
As I conclude this article, I would also like to remember all of the Veterans who have fought for this country. Thank you for serving our country – We wouldn’t be here without you. I would also like to thank all of those actively serving our Country. Thank you!
