Veteran CNN journalist John DeDakis talks with residents of Cedar Crest on Saturday, March 20, when he was the featured speaker at the retirement community's Second Annual Prayer Breakfast. DeDakis, who has been with CNN since 1988, is a writer and editor for the network's show "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer."

CNN journalist John DeDakis’ first novel, 2005’s "Fast Track," is featured here at Cedar Crest Retirement Community. DeDakis was the featured speaker on March 20, where he spoke to about 125 residents about the importance and impact of prayer on his reporting career.