Photo courtesy of moummh
March 16th, marked seven years after then 23-year old American Rachel Corrie was killed by an Israeli military bulldozer while trying to block the demolition of a Palestinian home in the Gaza Strip of Rafah.
An college friend of mine Joe Carr was traveling with Corrie at the time and witnessed the horror. Below Joe sings his tribute to Rachel Corrie.
Seven Years after her killing Joe Carr performed "Dove's Last Song" for Rachel Corrie at Resistencia Book Store in Austin, Texas on 3/16/10
Each year since Corrie's death, during the month March there have been events honoring her. There has been a stage play based on her journal entries and emails, My Name is Rachel Corrie; a memorial book of her writings, Let Me Stand Alone; a non-profit organization founded in her name, The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice; and the documentary film Rachel.
While I think it is important that we acknowledge Rachel Corrie I think there are many whom are forgotten or not acknowledged at all. It may be impossible to be aware even through research of all those who have fallen in the name of peace and justice however I find it important to understand that the victims Rachel was attempting to speak for still exist.
So, let us honor Rachel Corrie but let us honor the nameless.
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