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Wade Baynham's avatar

Amen, and thank YOU Sir

Xplisset | Founder of XVOA's avatar

Bishop Barber, this was a beautiful farewell and a clear charge. Rev. Jackson taught us how to turn grief into organization and how to tell the truth in public without losing love. That “anyhow” refrain is a whole strategy for a tired nation. I’m going to sit with this and write through what it asks of us now. www.xplisset.com

Teresa JV's avatar

It was a wonderful home going service! Beautiful words from you!

Susan Kain's avatar

Heartfelt, Bishop. Can you imagine the celebration when Jesse met up with Martin?

Robin Friend's avatar

Beautiful, and I can think of no better example of "keep the work going" than what you do every day.

Jan Pearson's avatar

we continue...

Rev William J. Barber is the voice that makes the difference in today. He continues to give me hope

Jennifer Eory's avatar

Beautiful, thank you!

noreenk's avatar

Thanks to Rev Jesse Jackson for his tireless work & great poetry in sermons. Thank you Rev Barber for the tribute to this great man. Condolences to the family. We embrace you to support you.

Susie Richardson's avatar

I'm getting more acquainted with the wise and insightful Rev. Jackson through your posts. In my ignorance, I had dismissed him as someone I need not pay attention to. By God's grace I have repented of my former way of life, and am in awe of Rev. J's powerful grasp on the way things are, what is ours to do. Thank you.

Deborah Fath's avatar

Amen and amen. Such Spirit-filled words to empower all of us to continue striving to live into Christ’s love for ALL !

David Hurwitz's avatar

Reverend Barber,

Beautiful tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson and my belated condolences to you on his passing.

I have always been impressed by the fortitude and stoicism of the civil rights patriots like Reverend Jackson. On Bloody Sunday, the 61st anniversary of which was this past weekend, they looked those segregationist devils squarely in the eyes and sent them straight back to hell.

Much like the authors of our nation’s Declaration of Independence and Constitution, they sacrificed “(their) lives, (their) fortunes, and (their) sacred honor,” to defend freedom, pursue justice, and “form a more perfect union.”

G_d bless Jesse Jackson. May his memory be a blessing.

Ann C Johnson's avatar

We have lost a true hero for people of all colors. Will there be anyone to replace his leadership abilities and strength during my lifetime? I hope so. We need both very badly now.