Shereen's Blog

Women in Black Los Angeles, Palestine Aid Society and Co-Sponsors Invite
You to Join Us
Tuesday, March 16th to protest the murder of Rachel Corrie one year ago
and to carry on her work of opposing Israel's brutal 37-year military
occupation of Palestine.

Vigil in memory of the brutal murder of Rachel Corrie

When: Tuesday, March 16th, 4-6 PM
Where: Israeli Consulate, 6380 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

One year ago, 23 year old American Rachel Corrie was crushed to death
by an Israeli bulldozer as she stood in front of the home of a
Palestinian physician in Gaza. The home was due to be destroyed by the
4th largest military in the world, so it could build a sentry tower.

The Israeli government has bulldozed thousands of Palestinian homes
and businesses over the past three years, simply because it wants the
land. Rachel was trying to stop them from demolishing this one. She
was in full view of the driver, dressed in a fluorescent vest, with
only a bullhorn and her bravery to protect her.

The soldier ran over her, then left the Caterpillar bulldozer blade
down as he dragged it back over her body in full view of several
witnesses from the International Solidarity Movement. To date, no one
responsible for her murder has been charged or arrested. Instead, the
Israeli government has blamed Rachel, the victim, for her own murder.

Please join us in front of the consulate to remember Rachel Corrie and
carry on her work of opposing Israel's brutal 37-year military
occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.