"Lord, Don't Move My Mountain, Just Give Me the Strength to Climb."

[babylonsister]

http://www.commondreams.org/further/2010/09/07-4


"Lord, Don't Move My Mountain, Just Give Me the Strength to Climb."

by Abby Zimet

We mourn the death and honor the life of Jefferson Thomas, who as a gangly 15-year-old in 1957 joined eight other black teenagers to integrate Little Rock High School - jeering, spitting mobs and all. Thomas, who died of cancer at 67, was said to keep up his cohorts' spirits with his indomitable sense of humor. He was the first of the Little Rock 9 to die. His inevitable fears notwithstanding, he stood up for what was right; we could use more of his kind today.

[FSogol]

1. K & R. n/t

[jobycom]

2. He risked his safety and his life to do what others do without thinking about it.

What a world. What a meaningful life.

[murielm99]

4. Fifteen years old.

His family allowed him to risk his life and safety, too. I cannot imagine one of my teenage children doing that. Lynchings were very real then. Put yourself in his and his family's place, especially if you have children.

[racaulk]

3. RIP, Mr. Thomas.

And thank you. Our country is undoubtedly a better place now because of your courage.

K&R

[laughingliberal]

5. K & R nt

[one_voice]

6. Rest in Peace...

Mr. Thomas. Your strength and bravery paved the way for others.

k&r

[depakid]

7. Yes, we surely could use more of his kind

[depakid]

8. Yes, we surely could use more of his kind

[malaise]

9. Rest in peace brother

Thank you :grouphug:

[roguevalley]

10. Bless his soul, keep him safe in the bosom of the Lord. What a

remarkable person he was.

[Mimosa]

11. I love that song.

Great topic.