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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI went to a memorial service for Rene Good at the scene of her murder today.
It was held by an organization of local clergy of all faiths and denominations (I know one of them, a Lutheran pastor), and there was a good-sized crowd. From their various faith perspectives the speakers discussed nonviolent resistance and the need to stay and work together, and avoid reactions that would provoke violence - it was actually pretty uplifting and made me feel a little less despair on account of the dark cloud over this city. A Somali man was giving away fresh hot samosas. Some photos:

This dinosaur has been on this property for years; I always get a kick out of it when I drive by.








Skittles
(172,940 posts)btw, I saw that dinosaur in the background of a news pic and wondered what it was.
hamsterjill
(17,768 posts)Now, we now!
MustLoveBeagles
(17,344 posts)sheshe2
(98,496 posts)Rest in peace, Renee.
betsuni
(29,309 posts)brer cat
(27,690 posts)Solly Mack
(97,278 posts)2naSalit
(103,820 posts)irisblue
(37,939 posts)lindalou65
(395 posts)Thanks for posting!
hamsterjill
(17,768 posts)Glad you went, and glad you felt positive afterwards. Gives me a little hope always.
May Rene rest in peace. [I've seen the name written two different ways, and I would like to get it correct. Is it "Rene" or "Renee"?]
popsdenver
(2,632 posts)There should be HUGE demonstrations across every large city in America today..........
And the "never say anything Dem Senators and House members" should be screaming from the rooftops in front of those demonstrating to draw attention to all the continuing corrupt shit by Trump/Republican's CABAL's actions.........
These Dems seem to hang back, in hopes they can win a few of the MAGAots votes, when in reality, they will NEVER get their votes anyways........
Colorado only knows this too well with Hickenlooper, Bennett, and DeGette...............We have suddenly started hearing a token amount from Bennett, now that he is running for Governor....Of course, if he loses, he gets to keep his job as U.S. Senator.
The Dems, certainly don't need ANY Senator resigning at this point in time, (unless for actual family or health reasons)..Same with the House members......
Along with Trump and his CABAL....the Republican's in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate have many/most of them tearing away at us daily with almost no opposition, (with only a precious few dems speaking out).... as far as I am concerned......
MIButterfly
(3,152 posts)jmbar2
(8,178 posts)Part of me is shocked that no one has opened fire on ICE agents, especially since gun violence is so rampant. It's good to be reminded that they are looking for ways to escalate the oppression. I feel helpless not being able to think of a way to help stop this dangerous slide into tyranny.
SupportSanity
(1,598 posts)Backfired on them
snacker
(3,659 posts)Solidarity.
NBachers
(19,577 posts)progressoid
(53,390 posts)I just realized that I know a Lutheran Pastor in Minnesota too!
Thanks for the pics. Now I want a hot samosa.
Ocelot II
(131,266 posts)The samosa was delicious.
Hugin
(38,012 posts)Kaleva
(40,437 posts)mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)multigraincracker
(38,063 posts)Cha
(320,720 posts)I'm crying again..
🌺🌻🌸🕯️🕊️💜
Mahalo and for the photos 💜
surfered
(14,339 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(179,364 posts)Your photos are great and good to see.
berniesandersmittens
(13,211 posts)Thank you.
Warpy
(114,686 posts)It looks like there was a good turnout.
I hope this is a turning point of some kind. It's obvious that the coverup has already started and we know the worse the crime, the worse the coverup is likely to be.
The smart thing to do would be to turn the trigger happy asshole over to he Minneapolis PD along with his firearm and any background information they have which might link him to a white supremacist organization. Our present government is not smart and so will block all of this with everything they have.
Her poor child. I can't imagine having to deal with murder before you've got a clear idea what death is.
UpInArms
(55,402 posts)SheltieLover
(81,761 posts)Maine Abu El Banat
(3,537 posts)Thanks for sharing these pictures
SunSeeker
(58,375 posts)cate94
(3,126 posts)Deep State Witch
(12,757 posts)For representing DU.
Attilatheblond
(9,266 posts)Thank you, Ocelot II, for bringing your community in real life to your online DU community who could not be there in person. We are so much stronger, and wiser, together.
Have to admit, the photos made me feel a little less depressed.
lucca18
(1,471 posts)Beringia
(5,641 posts)Clouds Passing
(8,208 posts)DaBronx
(779 posts)Your attendance and pics are
Appreciated and made me feel a little better.
wendyb-NC
(4,732 posts)Response to Ocelot II (Original post)
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Playingmantis
(671 posts)My father was a combat wounded vet in WW2 and I served in the USAF ..We served to protect America but far too many prefer fascism..they dont like the name but that is what Trump is...
Somday, maybe this madness will end and justice will be done...someday
Martin68
(28,080 posts)BobTheSubgenius
(12,245 posts)This post alone is enough to make me a little teary. I probably would have been streaming tears at the service.
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