The flying Wallendas

Monday, August 27, 2012

In June 2012 Nik Wallenda, the grandson of Karl Wallenda astounded the world with an ABC TV airing of his spectacular crossing of Niagara Falls from New York State to Canada, via a tightrope (actually a metal cable). This crossing of the Falls was the first of this type in 116 years. Upon his arrival in Canada he was met by an immigration official, who asked to see his passport. He produced the passport and the official asked as to the purpose of his visit. His reply, "To inspire people around the world to do great things". It seems that he has indeed served as the source of inspiration for many others, from ministers, who have used his feat of daring as the subject of sermons, to high school athletes, who have made a place on the wall for Wallenda's picture, along with their favorite and Olympic champions.

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