March 16th 2003
Her parents were living here in Charlotte at the time of her killing, her father is a brother ‘Nam Vet, working with many as the drums of war were beating louder and louder. There was a very moving memorial for her before they moved back to their original home and while we knew some about her the memorial showed who this young lady was and what she had started shaping herself to be from a very young age till her death, A very remarkable young woman!
Welcome to the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace & Justice
On this, the seventh anniversary of Rachel Corrie’s death in Rafah, Palestine, the Corrie family and the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace & Justice call for a renewed commitment to create a better, more peaceful, and just world.
Visit the US Campaign to End The Occupation to find events in your area
Learn more about Rachel’s life
Rachel’s words have inspired millions of people around the world to work for a better future
There is Finally a Real Trial taking place in Israel, as to her killing on that day seven years ago, where her parents are now at, and you will not hear about on the free press media here in the states.
Haaretz: Corrie’s sister to Haaretz: U.S. encouraged family to sue Israel
This is Sarah Corrie Simpson’s first visit to Israel. Her younger sister, Rachel Corrie, was killed by an Israel Defense Forces bulldozer in Gaza in 2003, at the age of 23. Now, the family is suing the state in the Haifa District Court.
“I’m glad the day is finally here, that the eyewitnesses are having a chance to talk in a court of law,” she said in an interview with Haaretz yesterday. “It’s been seven long years.” –>–>–>
Inside Story: Justice for Rachel Corrie?
Al Jazeera’s Inside Justice examines the civil case currently being heard over the unlawful killing of Rachel Corrie.
Autopsy doctor admits to violating court order in Rachel Corrie autopsy
She had been nonviolently demonstrating against Palestinian home demolitions with fellow members of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), a Palestinian-led movement committed to resisting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land using nonviolent, direct action methods and principles. –>–>–>
Eye Witness Testifies: Israeli Military Investigator Tried to Influence My Statement
Today, March 15 2010, the Haifa District Court saw the third day of testimony in the civil lawsuit filed by Rachel Corrie’s family against the State of Israel for her unlawful killing in Rafah, Gaza. Rachel was crushed to death on March 16, 2003 by a Caterpillar D9R bulldozer. –>–>–>
May the World, of course outside of the U.S. finally get to the Truth, the truth they already know!
Rest In Peace Rachel, Rest In Peace!
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Caterpillar D9R bulldozer – a corporate ikon.
Rest in Peace, indeed – a young girl who had more courage than most of our Congress.