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Rachel Corrie Vigil
by Jonas Friday, Mar. 12, 2004 at 8:45 PM
joeskillet@yahoo.com

(University of Pittsburgh) On March 16, 2003 Rachel Corrie, an American peace activist with the International Solidarity Movement, was killed by an Israeli army Caterpillar bulldozer while she was trying to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian house in the Gaza Strip...

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RACHEL CORRIE VIGIL

On March 16, 2003 Rachel Corrie, an American peace activist with the International Solidarity Movement, was killed by an Israeli army Caterpillar bulldozer while she was trying to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian house in the Gaza Strip. Although the driver of the bulldozer claimed that he did not see Rachel, she was standing directly in front of him at a distance of 15 meters, while using a bullhorn and wearing an orange fluorescent jacket. Despite these circumstances and several eyewitness accounts claiming that the driver intentionally ran over Rachel, the Israeli army is taking no disciplinary measures against any of those involved in the incident.



Although the Bush Administration is yet to undertake any sort of investigation into Rachel’s death, 53 members of Congress have cosponsored a resolution calling for an investigation. House Resolution 111 calls on our government to “undertake a full, fair, and expeditious investigation” into Rachel’s death and to ensure that such an incident “never occurs again.”



Rachel died while demonstrating her solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the plight they suffer under an Israeli military occupation that has existed for over thirty-five years. As we approach the one-year anniversary of her death, many of us here in Pittsburgh are moved to commemorate her sacrifice. Yet as we do so, we remain troubled by news of the continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict that is escalating at a seemingly exponential rate while the Bush Administration remains completely disengaged



Please join us on the one-year anniversary of Rachel’s death to honor and commemorate her. The commemoration shall consist of a brief talk by a member of ISM, as well as prayers and poetry. We shall conclude with a short candlelight vigil.



Date & Time: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 from 5:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.

Location: Lawn of Pitt Student Union at the corner of Forbes and Bigelow.



For an eyewitness account and photographs of the incident, please visit the following site: http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article1284.shtml







SPONSORS

Pittsburgh Palestine Solidarity Committee

Arab Cultural Organization

Middle East Peace Forum

Muslim Student Association

OPTICS (Organizing Pittsburgh to Increase Community Solidarity)

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The Israeli bulldozer against Rachel
by Jonas Friday, Mar. 12, 2004 at 8:45 PM
joeskillet@yahoo.com

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As she defends the home of a Palestinian, set for demolition

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But the Caterpillar bulldozer kept on going
by Jonas Friday, Mar. 12, 2004 at 8:45 PM
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Crushing her to death under tons of steel

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Her memory still lives on
by Jonas Friday, Mar. 12, 2004 at 8:45 PM
joeskillet@yahoo.com

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Join us at the vigil on March 16th at 530pm-- University of Pittsburgh- Student Union Lawn

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