On Wednesday night in Seattle, as we neared the end of our national free speech and civics education “bus tour,” it was our deepest honor to have dinner and share stories with Isidore Starr, widely acknowledged as the “father of law-related education.”

Front: Isidore Starr, Margaret Fisher. Back: Mike Hiestand, Mary Beth Tinker

“Iz” has been a huge supporter — in spirit and in practice — of the Tinker Tour. He was the one who reassured a still somewhat RV-skeptical Mary Beth that if you want to make a big statement, “do it in a bus!”

Gabby

Ralph

Mary Beth and Mike are so very grateful for his guidance and support.

May the “Iz Force” be with us. Always.

Poster presented to Isidore “Iz” Starr on his 100th birthday celebration in 2011