Sentence examples for respected elders from inspiring English sources

Their teachers, most of them respected elders, tell them what they need to know, the students said.

The two men, now fathers and respected elders in their communities, have dedicated their lives to this vast expanse of boreal forest.

Religious leaders, respected elders, health workers and school teachers have all been trained to teach communities how to avoid trachoma and where to seek treatment.

Honourable UN Secretary General Mr Ban  Ki-moon, respected president of the General Assembly Vuk Jeremicc,  honourable UN envoy for global education  Mr Gordon Brown, respected elders and my dear brothers and sisters: Assalamu alaikum.

Their agility makes the playing of the pianist John Hicks and the drummer Al Foster, respected elders who anchor a quintet on the other tracks, seem comparatively flat-footed.

It was Mr. French who nominated her this year for the title of "Beloved Woman," an honor given by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to highly respected elders.

He was a highly respected elder, said Mohammad Jan Rasool Yar, a spokesman for the Zabul governor.

"Everybody was calm," said Jasim Muhammad Saleh, a former military officer and respected elder in Falluja.

So when a respected elder entered their home, they stood up.

Respected elder statesman, friend, and mentor, he will be missed by all fortunate enough to have known him.

One of the league's most respected elder statesmen, Howard is also the last championship hope for the players of that team.