Today is the 16th anniversary of the murder of Rachel Alleyene Corrie an American member of the International Solidarity Movement who was murdered by Israeli Defense Force bulldozers while bravely non violently acting as a human shield against the demolition of Palestinian homes. But her memory is still alive in the hearts of Gaza and the Palestinian people still struggling for freedom, and her spirit lives on reminding us to get out of our comfort zones and to act with our convictions. Inspiring us that we can be kind, brave, generous, beautiful, strong even in the most difficult circumstances. Years later though sadly Palestinians are still being killed and injured as they demand the right to return to lands that have been stolen from them.
Courage to Resist
Rachel Corrie witnessed the oppression
So she bravely stood with the Palestinian
Shoulder to shoulder in a land of occupation
So she bravely stood with the Palestinian
Shoulder to shoulder in a land of occupation
Her breath full of peace, no room for compliance
With firm belief in heart she stood in front of force
In act of defiant non violent resistance
To try to prevent destructive demolition
In act of defiant non violent resistance
To try to prevent destructive demolition
Of peoples homes and olive groves
The world witnessed as she was crushed
By a Israeli bulldozer, and left like a rag doll
Years later her message of solidarity still strong
Her spirit remains free. moving and inspiring
Because oppressors can never kill a thought
Defiance will always rise, wherever there is injustice
In the town of Rafah their gentle sister is not forgotten
Her spirit remains free. moving and inspiring
Because oppressors can never kill a thought
Defiance will always rise, wherever there is injustice
In the town of Rafah their gentle sister is not forgotten
Her deep passion, courage and conviction honoured
We must continue her brave struggle for freedom
As the skys are still weeping, tears still raining down.
