Rubin-Carter-Obituary

Rubin "Hurricane" Carter

1937 - 2014

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May 6, 1937 – April 20, 2014

Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a star prizefighter whose career was cut short by a murder conviction in New Jersey and who became an international cause célèbre while imprisoned for 19 years before the charges against him were dismissed, died Sunday morning at his...

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Godspeed Ruben....

I have read a lot about and watched his movie. I am sadden that he is no longer with us so maybe I could able to shake his hand or write to him. So I light this candle instead. What a great man I would have loved to have met him. I was just touched and moved by his story.

Rest in peace proud black man God bless

I'm. Glad you're. Finally at peace. And the lord blessed you to live to get justice. R.I.P. an admirer forever.

One's strength and courage is undeniable, one fought the battle and WON here on this place we call earth. Believe in the Wisdom of life, one can relax and know one is cared for by the DIVINE....MANY PRAYERS and BLESSINGS to family

May the better place bring peace upon you. As many you have touched, inspired, you've been around with a reason. Rest well dear Carter.

What a touching and moving legacy for Rubin "Hurricane" Carter one of the world's leader in this unique "Freedom Finding" endeavor, one we will probably never experience again. A great talent who has done so much and cared so deeply for others through fine works. “I pray that he may grant you through the abundance of his glory to be made mighty in the man you are inside, with power through his spirit… (Ephesians 3:16) Mr. Rubin Carter was a gifted person who is surely a...

Sorry for the loss of this courageous man. May you all find peace in God who comforts all who mourn. (2 Cor. 1:3)