Hilary Beard

When I witnessed campaign volunteers wheel in senior citizens and other people in wheelchairs by me while I was standing in line, I almost burst into tears -- it was just that moving, especially when I imagined all they'd seen and fought for during their lifetimes. Now they've lived long enough to see the first black president! Hopefully, there will be a next time. I have a 106-year-old friend who I would have brought to the rally except that I thought it would be too strenuous for her.