Olympia rally marks anniversary of Corrie's death

March 17, 2013 @ 11:12 am

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A rally in Olympia over the weekend marked the 10th anniversary of Rachel Corrie's death in the Gaza Strip.

The Olympian ( http://is.gd/yId3X4) reports about 100 people gathered Saturday in Sylvester Park, holding signs showing support for the family of the Olympia activist killed after standing in front of an Israeli military bulldozer.

The 23-year-old had traveled to the Middle East with the International Solidarity Movement and was acting as a human shield to try to stop Israeli soldiers from destroying Palestinian homes and farms.

Corrie's mother, Cindy, spoke at the rally, saying it was important to keep the memory of her daughter's actions alive.

The Corries have sued to hold Israel responsible for their daughter's death. After failing at the lower court level, the case has been appealed.

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Information from: The Olympian, http://www.theolympian.com


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  • Tyrone DeVille wrote...
    The Corrie and Knox Family's Should Come Together!
    March 17, 2013 10:40 am
    to celebrate their useless daughters. Both families are predatory opportunists!
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  • SledgeHammer wrote...
    FTW!
    March 17, 2013 8:49 pm
    Tired of this. It's a shame, really. I wouldn't want to see anyone die, let alone the way this girl did. BUT, she did it and the blame in all on her and this group of mindfreaks. Sorry, but you lost your daughter for a worthless cause. I hope nobody else tries this kind of stunt in the future. The family looks like they want to sue everything and everyone... But it was their own that committed suicide. Peace be with you all.
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