Corretta Scott King has died

[Jeanette in FL]

No link yet, just announced on MSNBC. God Bless her.

[Cooley Hurd]

1. Damn! God rest her soul...

Back into the arms of her beloved Martin.:cry:

[Debau2005]

11. Link here

From Atlanta local news

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/6617295/detail.html

[xchrom]

2. oh. no.

oh how she will be missed!

farewell, ms king.

[Greeby]

3. Patriots are dropping like flies, while tyrants seem to live forever

:cry:

[HamdenRice]

7. Very well put Greeby and very sad nt

[LizW]

17. Isn't it true?

It's so sad.

My thoughts are with Mrs. King's family and loved ones.

[demdiva]

4. Report on the Today Show right now

[JI7]

5. very sad

really makes you think of the things people spend their lives fighting for and how we are close to losing a lot of it.

[Sydnie]

55. I fear that as they go, so goes the heart and soul of the movements

they fought so hard for.

You will be missed Mrs. King. Rest in peace. You have earned it. :hug:

[libnnc]

6. oh no...

bless her.

damn it this has been a horrible week.

[oasis]

8. A great lady of enormous dignity. That was Mrs. King.

May she rest in peace.O8)

[Warpy]

9. She met every adversity and every slam from the bigoted

right wing establishment and every lie from the FBI with the same quiet dignity.

She will be terribly missed. My thoughts go with her family.

[Debau2005]

10. RIP Mrs King

At least she will not have to witness the overturning of her and her husband's accomplishments by this foul administration.

She was a lovely woman.

[durablend]

12. Exactly what I was thinking

Probably heartbroken that it was all for naught

[LostinVA]

22. Dammit, don't say that -- it disrespects all she fought for

Her memory and struggles for us -- ALL OF US -- deserve better than that. We all must grab the standard she just laid down, just like she picked up the one her husband dropped.

Remember her.

[senaca]

74. She has left quite a legacy in her own right,

Just think by picking up that banner she inspired countless generations. Like a pheonix her work will be carried on by those she met and inspired. I think it will be amazing to really see just how many lives she has touched for peace, equality and justice. Since 2000, I have often looked to the C.B.C. to see what issues Congress should be addressing. There lie the roots of democracy, still strong.

Her quiet leadership throughout the years will definately be remembered.

[hootinholler]

34. Sadly my first thought was that Alito was too much for her to deal with.

My most sincere condolences to the King family. I'm certain she's with Martin now in a much better place.

-Hoot

[qanda]

13. RIP Mrs. King

You fought the good fight and kept the faith. I know you are in a better place.

[OneBlueSky]

14. very sad . . . RIP to a wonderful woman . . . n/t

.

[MelissaB]

15. Just saw that...

RIP!

[Moloch]

16. Very sad.

As a gay American, I would have liked to say thank you to Mrs. King for devoting her life to fighting for the rights of all people and carrying on her husband's legacy.

Now we must carry on her legacy.

[JNelson6563]

18. Horrible news.

She was such a great lady. I can only aspire to the great dignity she always acted with.

Sad day indeed.

Julie

[Twist_U_Up]

19. Hopefully..........

Rev.King has her in his arms right now.May her soul rest in peace.

[qanda]

20. What a lovely image your post produced.

[warrior1]

21. Rest in peace

[Cooley Hurd]

23. CNN LBN headline is... well, questionable:

Coretta Scott King, wife of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., has died, a PR company for the King family says.

Why phrase it that way? Couldn't they say "a family spokesman?" After Katrina, my racism detector's been on overdrive...:grr:

[goclark]

68. What is the phone number for CNN?

This morning they kept playing a clip of * giving Mrs. King a kiss and putting the wreath on the monument to MLK at the King center!

I know exactly what they were trying to do -- tie in GW with MLK, like he liked them.

What an insult to Coretta Scott King!

Who has that picture of GW with King's portrait? The one where he remarked that he was pleased to "hang him" or something to that effect!

GW is the exact opposite of everything that Coretta and MLK Jr. stood for...

May she rest in PEACE and glory, she was a drum major for Justice.

[Critters2]

75. self delete...dupe

[psychopomp]

85. RIP Mrs. King

An example to us all, she will be missed.

goclark, if you have the stomach for it, the video link to that shocking comment by * can be found here: http://www.canofun.com/blog/videos/2006/BushMartinLutherKingDay2002.asx

[montana_hazeleyes]

91. OH god!!

OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD

That's the first time I saw that despicable video! There is NOOOOOOOOOOOO question as to his meaning! And people laughed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How does he** get away with this? HOW HOW HOW ??????????????????????

[dddem]

24. What an incredible woman.

And what an incredible life she lived. We are all better for the Rev. and Mrs. King having been here. I hope we can all honor them by remembering their work, and living the dream.

[seemslikeadream]

25. Lady Coretta

King is welcomed with a kiss by his wife, Coretta, after leaving court in Montgomery, Ala., on March 22, 1956. King was found guilty of conspiracy to boycott city buses in a campaign to desegregate the bus system, but a judge suspended his $500 fine pending appeal.


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King during a news conference following the announcement that he had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

[xultar]

26. ...

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[Debau2005]

27. A new link from the Atlanta Journal

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/National/Obit_King.html

[bobbieinok]

31. former mayor Andrew Young told NBC Tuesday morning

from your link

ATLANTA — Coretta Scott King, who turned a life shattered by her husband's assassination into one devoted to enshrining his legacy of human rights and equality, has died, former mayor Andrew Young told NBC Tuesday morning. She was 78.

[montana_hazeleyes]

28. Just heard it announced on Ray Taliaferro's show.

I had to come right here to DU. I can't explain it but it's like being with family in a difficult time.

What a wonderful, dignified, beautiful woman who lived such a brave, meaningful life. It's like losing a family member.:patriot: :cry: O8)

[Totally Committed]

29. May her soul rest in paradise...

If anyone deserves that, it is Coretta.

TC

[wildeyed]

30. This is not a good week.

She had such dignity and commitment to improving the world. What a terrible loss. :cry:

[coffeenap]

32. On Rachel Maddow's show: she died in her sleep. nt

[Scooter24]

33. May she rest in peace...

She was a truly remarkable woman. It's comforting to know that she's now back in the arms of her husband :)

[maddezmom]

35. so sad, RIP

:(

[peacefreak]

36. Rest with the angels.

She helped many people with her brave dignity.

[Puglover]

37. How very sad for that wonderful

woman to die in the middle of the Bush raping of America. RIP Mrs. King.

[benburch]

38. An era has passed.

Where are the great ones from our times?

[mom cat]

78. They are watching over us in out time of trials and filling us with

courage for the days ahead. Thank you dear Mrs King for your grace and dignity. Your life has enriched this country and will continue to do so, long into the future. May the angels and Martin be with you.

[tanyev]

39. SOTU being quickly rewritten to include tribute to her and

to remind us all how the Republican party is carrying on MLK's legacy. His Imperial Majesty will have to rehearse several more times today to learn the changes.

[sarcasmo]

45. I am thinking the smug Bastard won't even mention Her.

[ThatsMyBarack]

52. If he does....

...it won't mean squat.

RIP, Mrs. King. :patriot: :cry: O8)

[goclark]

72. Oh he'll mention her and probably have two little

African American children related to Brother Clarence Thomas or Sister Condi holding her portrait.

He will spin it most definately.

[bigwillq]

40. R.I.P. Mrs. King

:(:cry:

Thanks for everything you have done.

[Taxloss]

41. RIP.

But that we could all live such an eventful and progressive life.

[Evergreen Emerald]

42. I have always had admiration and respect for her

Graceful, dignified, tough.

Rest in peace.

[lonestarnot]

43. Well she doesn't have to put up with any more of this shit which is only

going to get worse. We will miss you Mrs. King.

[Mr_King]

44. Such Sad News...

now she will rest in peace with Martin after so much time apart.

"Death ends a life not a relationship."

[malmapus]

46. Very sad news to come to work to

She was a very strong woman, god had to of been for the paths her life took her down.

[mike_c]

47. ahhh, that's sad-- RIP, Mrs. King....

:patriot:

[sonias]

48. Absolutely saddest news today

What a week. Rest is peace, Coretta Scott King.

:cry:

Sonia

[joeybee12]

49. So verysad...

...and I can't help thinking how ironic she dies on the die Alito is elevtaed to SCOTUS. Makes this even sadder. Rest in Peace.

[melissinha]

50. Very sad, however now she can be with him....

My condolensces to her family and family at large, Bless them all....

Rest in peace..... Now she can be with him.... thats actually quite comforting.

[Catherine Vincent]

51. RIP, Mrs. King.

[henslee]

53. May she and her husband rest in peace. "And I may not get there with

you" are eight words that tear me up every time I hear them. Bless them both and all warriors.

[ninkasi]

54. Rest in peace

A beautiful woman who lived a life devoted to peace and equality, her grace and dignity will be missed. She is with her beloved Martin now.

[WhiteTara]

56. RIP and be with God Corretta

:cry:

[myrna minx]

57. RIP you brave and wonderful lady.

:hug:

[Gemini Cat]

58. RIP Mrs King!

You did so much good for all of us.
We will miss you.
:cry:

[jobycom]

59. May she find the beautiful place her dreams always sought. RIP.

Damn, I'm crying. I feel like we just lost everything this nation tried to become.:cry:

[Ravy]

60. Rest with God, Mrs. King. n/t

[Tight_rope]

61. May God bless her soul. Rest in Heavenly Peace Mrs. King!

[Horse with no Name]

62. God rest her soul

She knew the truths.
What a special lady.
May she rest in peace.

[Az_lefty]

63. Good Lord. We lose Mrs. King and gain Alito?

what a sad day.

Rest in Peace Mrs. King
:cry:

[Pachamama]

64. Yes, a shift in our Universe just happened....

A new era just dawned on America and how many people even noticed?

I started crying when I heard the news...because in my soul, in the deepest levels of the memory of my DNA, I know that there are dark days ahead for our country, our world and the shift has begun...

Sorry to sound like such a downer, but I'm serious when I say that....I literally believe that a shift is happening in the universe and there is much danger and chaos to come...Lady Corretta and her Martin, represented the best of what humans are capable...the piece of shit who will be spewing his lies tonite while our elected represents clap for him, represents the worst of what humans are capable of...

[Az_lefty]

66. Your not a downer at all, you summed it up nicely....thx

[Not_So_Right_Wing]

65. RIP - May God bless you.

[LeftyMom]

67. I hope that her passing was painless and wish her family peace.

It's sad to lose such a brave and inspiring woman.

[Charlie Brown]

69. Coretta Scott King has died

http://www.sovo.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=4907

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

70. May she rest in peace. I heard about it this morning.

[tabasco]

71. She was like America's mom.

Rest in peace, Mrs. King, and thank you for all you did for this Nation and the world.

[flordehinojos]

73. THE BUSH CROWD DOESN'T GIVEN A DAMN THAT CORETTA KING DIED.

WRAPPED UP IN THE ASS'S VICTORY OVER ALITO, THEY MIGHT BE EVEN CELEBRATING THE WOMAN'S DEATH BECAUSE THEY ARE AN EVIL CROWD WHO CELEBRATE WHATEVER OR WHOMEVER CANNOT STAND IN THEIR WAY, OR AS A VOICE AGAINST THEIR POWER GRAB OR DICTATORSHIP. CORETTA KING, MIGHT HAVE JUST BEEN SUCH A SYMBOL. AND HOW SYMBOLIC THAT SUCH A SYMBOL OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE DIES ON THE DIE THAT BUSH CELEBRATES THE INSTALLATION OF AN ANTI-CIVIL RIGHTS, ANTI-JUSTICE, ANTI-FREEDOM FOR DEMOCRACY SUPREME COURT!

[Critters2]

76. My mother so deeply admired her

Maybe they'll get to meet. I miss them both.

[cyberpj]

77. Spiritual Timing if you ask me - Alito's IN?! That's it, I'm outta here.

RIP - You deserve it. We'll keep fighting.

[Behind the Aegis]

79. Like her husband, her legacy will live on!

[Greylyn58]

80. RIP Mrs. King

You will truly be missed.

[goforit]

81. On the eve of sotu........heavy meaning folks.....She is now with Martin.

Sad times for all.

[barb162]

82. A wonderful and beautiful woman. She will be missed

[pro_blue_guy]

83. May she rest in peace with her husband.

[ignatius 2]

84. God speed,lovely lady.

n/t

[fishwax]

86. RIP

sad to hear.

[fortyfeetunder]

87. She fought the good fight with all her might.

She really didn't have to, but she had it in her from the time she was a child.
She had talent, courage and ambition. She could have used it for purely personal gain. But she chose a life of service instead.
She was an activist in a time when many were afraid to speak out against injustice.
She found in her husband a soulmate, a kindred spirit, sharing the same aspirations for themselves and their young family.
She was the devoted wife and nurturing mother.
She was at the battlefront with him through the civil rights struggle
She also found triumph in her husband's accomplishments, including the Nobel Prize
When tragedy struck with her husband's assassination, she took it as a call to continue the fight he started for civil rights. And recognition for the work her husband had done.
She never backed down.
She fought the good fight with all her might.
Her fight is over, and now grant she enjoys eternal peace.
Coretta Scott King 1927-2006.

[Voltaire99]

88. RIP

Another link to the best of America gone...

[Raine]

89. R-I-P Corretta

another of the GREAT ones gone and she was too young to leave so soon. :cry:

[salin]

90. RIP

you gave so much to this country, thank you. Peace be with you and your family and all who mourn your passing.