Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Rosa Parks

I learn from Reuters this morning that Rosa Parks passed away last night.

I didn't know the woman, but I always thought that she was an icon for those people everywhere that stand up for their rights. Every picture I have ever seen of her, every story I ever heard of her, every time I heard her name, I was reminded of quiet, simple dignity that sparked a revolution.

The world will be a lesser place without her in it.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I shed some tears this morning when I read about Rosa Parks. If I had ever made it to Detroit I would have paid her a visit.

She was proof that a common person can change the world.