💨 Abstract

In Rockville, Maryland, the late poet and author Mattie Stepanek was honored on what would have been his 35th birthday with live music, games, and activities, marking "Peace Day." Mattie, who began writing poetry at age three, gained national recognition through appearances on major TV shows and a book co-written with former President Jimmy Carter. He passed away in 2004 from a rare neuromuscular disease. His mother, Dr.

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