Civil rights activist -- via the Washington Post. Part of the infamous Bloody Sunday march of March 7, 1965, Robinson was severely beaten and the picture below illustrated the plight of the struggle for freedom.
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Harold Ray "Doc" Daugherty
Former MLB player -- via legacy.com. Made one appearance in the majors, as a pinch hitter, on April 22, 1951 for the Tigers. He was struck out by Billy Pierce of the White Sox.
Daniel Rabinovich
Musician and comic performer with Les Luthiers -- via Fox News Latino. AKA Daniel Abraham Rabinovich Aratuz.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Augusta Chiwy
Nurse and Word War II heroine -- via RTBF. Termed "The Forgotten Angel of Bastogne," this Belgian nurse stepped up to treat Allied solider and civilian casualties during the Battle of the Bulge, going so far to dress in uniform to collect the wounded under enemy fire. She was thought to have been killed during that battle, but it turns out that she was found in retirement in 2011 and related her story. She had been blown through a wall when a bomb hit, but lived. After the war she simply went on with her life, got married, had kids, never talking about what she did.
Via AP, Dec. 12, 2011 -- "'What I did was very normal,' Chiwy said during the ceremony. 'I would have done it for anyone. We are all children of God.'"
Via AP, Dec. 12, 2011 -- "'What I did was very normal,' Chiwy said during the ceremony. 'I would have done it for anyone. We are all children of God.'"
Farkhunda
Student; beaten to death -- via the Guardian. She was accused of heresy because she argued with a mullah who was selling supposed lucky charms to women.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
George Houser
Minister, pacifist, and civil rights leader -- via the Journal-News. Jailed for conscientious objection in World War II, he was part of the Journey of Reconciliation in 1947 -- a pioneering desegregation effort that presaged the Freedom Rides.
Harry Volkman
Weatherman -- via the New York Daily News. A regular on the Chicago scene for more than 50 years, he was the first to issue a live tornado warning on air.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Carl Edendorfer
Bricklayer -- via DNA Info. He just wanted to "tell his story"; his kids spent $6,000 on a paid obit for him. Here it is, via legacy.com.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
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