11 Yr Old Marcelas Owens Discusses His Mother's Death and Lobbying Congress for Health Care Reform

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Run time: 03:28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lHKdhQrJEg   Posted on YouTube: March 09, 2010 By YouTube Member: firedoglake Views on YouTube: 54   Posted on DU: March 10, 2010 By DU Member: democracy1st Views on DU: 1148

 
Marcelas Owens Discusses His Mother's Death and Lobbying Congress for Health Care Reform


Marcelas Owens will turn 11 Wed. March 10 and on that day he will also be testifying before Congress for Health care reform.

Marcelas and his two younger sisters who live here in Seattle lost their 27-year-old mother to pulmonary hypertension who also campaigned for health care in Olympia. He is carrying on her work by telling his story.

Tues morning Marcelas and his Grandmother Gina were interviewed by MSNBC and I heard Marcelas's words brought the interviewer to tears. They barely held themselves together and when the cameras were off, had to collect themselves a bit.
Say what you want, but the kid speaks from the heart and I'm not surprised he effects seasoned journalists.

I also heard when Marcelas sat in Patty Murray's chair she asked him if he wanted to make a proclamation. He said "Health care for all!". Everyone cheered. Kids got it.

(Link)Photos by Kami Bodily who is assisting the family and will also be at the Congressional hearing.

http://blog.seattlepi.com/capitolhill/archives/197208.asp?from=blog_last3








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[Skittles]

1. lovely child

[JDPriestly]

2. Wow! What a wonderful, brilliant, beautiful child.

He reminds me of my own children when they were young -- except that he is more serious. The loss of his mother must have been terrible for him. She would really be so proud of him. How sad that she isn't here to see what a great person he is becoming.

[spicegal]

3. Wow, what an impressive well spoken young man. Losing one's mother to a

treatable illness should not be happening in this country.

[mfcorey1]

4. I am filled with tears!

To the gallows with all who object to health care for all!!!!!:spank:

[eagertolearn]

5. What a way to fight in his moms memory. He can actually make a difference!

We need more stories on the news every day. There are probably thousands of stories just like this.