Some memorial events in Rachel’s honor

Events in honor of Rachel taking place around the world:
New York

An Evening in Memory of Rachel Corrie & The People of Gaza
Brecht Forum
451 West Street (Between Bank & Bethune Streets)
Manhattan
March 16
8 PM
Theaters Against War and Rachel’s Words invite you to the first New York reading of Seven Jewish Children, a new play by Caryl Churchill written as a response to the situation in Gaza in January 2009. The evening will also include readings from Rachel Corrie’s writings and video from Gaza (January 2009).The evening is free of charge – a collection for Medical Aid for Palestinians (www.map-uk.org) will be taken up at the end of the evening. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Washington State Remembering Rachel Corrie- Her life and work for peace and justice
The Olympia Center
222 Columbia St NW, Rooms-101 and 102
Olympia
March 16th
6 PM
Six years after Rachel’s death her story continues to resonate with people throughout the world. Rachel was born and raised here in Olympia, creating a unique and special relationship to Rachel, her work and to Palestine. Sponsored by The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice

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OregonMourning Tent
OSU campus – On the Quad, MU Bldg
Corvallis
March 16
11AM – 3PM
Suggested by traditional Palestinian ceremonies, the Mourning Tent will remember and protest 1300 Gazans killed in the recent Israeli military assault. Also included will be a memorial for Rachel Corrie. Sponsored by Corvallis-Albany Friends of Middle East Peace, email Valori for more information.

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Ovada, Italy

Memorial to Rachel Corrie at the Peace Center in Ovada, ItalyMarking the 6th anniversary of Rachel’s death with an evening’s reflection on the present situation in Gaza.

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MissouriRachel Corrie Memorial Event
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
4501 Walnut Street
Cincinnati
March 16
7 PM
To remember Rachel’s profound work and sacrifice, Citizens for Justice in the Middle East is hosting an event to honor her life and countless Palestinian lives. Joe Carr is a KC native, activist, and performance artist who worked with Rachel in the International Solidarity Movement and witnessed her murder. Joe will share stories, pictures, music and poetry about her work in Gaza followed by a candlelight ceremony. Write Joe at [email protected] for more information. More info: http://www.cjme.org

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Honolulu, HawaiiChurch of the Crossroads UCC
Remembrance service for Rachel Corrie7 P.M. Monday, March 16

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Tokat, Turkey

The World Conscience Day in honor or Rachel Corrie
Declared by a local student publication, The thirtieth letter
March 16

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WisconsinChurch Announcements
First Universalist Unitarian Church
504 Grant Street
Wausau
March 15
10:30 AM
I will, during announcements at our church service, remind people of the reason for Rachel Corrie Remembrance Day. Posters will be on display and handouts available. Call (715) 842-3697 for more information about services.