Rosa Parks, 1913-2005
I have been so busy that I haven't had time to blog about the death of one of my greatest heros. Rosa Parks died quietly last Monday at a rest home. I share some of her quotes to remind myself that I'm not crazy — that there are others on this Earth who have and do feel the same way as I.
Quotes by Rosa Parks:
"I am leaving this legacy to all of you .. to bring peace, justice, equality, love, and a fulfillment of what our lives should be. Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die—the dream of freedom and peace."
"Each person must live their life as a model for others."
"Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it. I kept thinking about my mother and my grandparents and how strong they were ... an opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others."
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Dear Ms. Parks,
Thank you for teaching us about honor and dignity. Thank you for showing us the righteousness of standing up to a system that is corrupt and wrong. May we always remember the example you set. In the end, maybe we can make the world a little better, like you did.
Respectfully,
The Yellow Canary
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