J_h love and greetings, family. Grief for these fallen brothers has been no less deep than that for any other of our fallen brothers and sisters. In some aspects, it has been even deeper, as it agitated the struggle in a way that turned it upon itself. I imagine it forced many, as it did me, into an uneasy process of detangling the web of feelings we have about being and choosing to be Amerikkkan. The cost of her citizenship is very dear. For our comrades, we, who believe in the ideals of freedom, remain to forge harmony from the ashes of our discord. [I]nity is the only way fitting to honor collectively the ultimate human sacrifice. ... Officer Rafael Ramos ~ 40 and a two-year veteran of the NYPD; worked as a school safety agent before fulfilling his dream of being a police officer. He was married and has a 13-year-old. His family delivered this message on Sunday: I would like to thank all those who have shared their sympathy and support for our beloved family member, Rafael Ramos, who will always be loved and missed by many, the victims aunt, Lucy Ramos, said. I hope and pray that we can reflect on this tragic loss of lives that have occurred, so that we can move forward and find an amicable path to a peaceful coexistence. We would like to extend our condolences to the Liu family, also. Thank you. Ismaaiyl Brinsley ~ father of two, an infant and a 5-year-old. According to his family, he led a life of crime and really needed help. His sister and aunt described him as estranged from them, deeply troubled and ultimately suicidal. More here: cbsloc.al/1B5SunP In a statement, Ismaaiyls mother, Shakuwra Dabre, conveyed her sorrow: Ismaaiyl was a very troubled young man whose life was in turmoil and spiraling out of control. We were estranged for a few years, with occasional contact. I am deeply sorry for the loss of the two innocent men who were killed, and offer my sincerest condolences to their families. Officer Wen Jian Liu ~ 32 and a seven-year veteran of the NYPD. He had gotten married two months ago. His widow, Pei Xia Chen, spoke out on Monday evening saying, This is a difficult time for both of our families but we will stand together and we will get through this together. Every life is costly; behind each name and face, a unique story. Often our interactions are so shallow that they tend to lack the spiritual depth necessary to perceive the divine character in each other. We thrive on social conflict, in relationships forever moored to our mortal desires. Useless, it is, to prune corruption where it grows. Corruption must be dug-up at root. Those mired in love of self and self-seeking interests have fettered themselves in chains. Perfect freedom is the total renunciation of distinction. Love, again, is divine reconciliation. We will always remember: #12Days #BlackDecember #12Names #BlackLivesMatter 7ny.tv/1CJGr0T
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:17:10 +0000
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