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Rachel Corrie Obituary
April 10, 1979 -
March 16, 2003
Rachel Corrie, 23, Evergreen State College senior and International Solidarity Movement activist, refused to remain passive in the face of injustice. She was crushed by an Israeli Caterpillar bulldozer while defending a Gaza pharmacist's home from demolition, one of over 27,000 illegally destroyed by Israel. Rachel is survived by her parents Craig and Cindy Corrie, denied justice under Israeli law, who established the Rachel Corrie Foundation; her sister Sarah and brother Chris; and many hundreds of others following her path to secure freedom, justice and equality for Palestinians including Eugene's Al-Nakba Awareness Project.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Corrie
Ludfie
March 9, 2025
You are in our thoughts, Rachel. You have displayed the true meaning of activism in fighting for the Palestinian people. May God bless you, RIP.
Wayne Ferrell
March 27, 2013
Rachel,
Like Medgar Evers, Martin Luther King, and others who gave their lives standing against cruel injustice we will always remember you for your courage and compassion.
March 21, 2013
Soon righteousness will reign earth wide. Rest in peace.Ps.37:9-11
March 17, 2013
Your humanity gained you immortality. We will always remember you and your courage and sacrifice.
Will Thomas
March 17, 2013
Rachel, you are remembered and will continue to be honored for your courageous stand for all those victims of an Israeli government and its military that continue to oppress an entire people. May your parents and family take comfort with the knowledge that your name has become synonymous with hope and struggle. Someday, justice will be done and you will always be a part of achieving that future goal of equality and freedom -- for all people. Rachel Corrie - Presente!
Kevin McBirney
March 17, 2013
Thank you Rachel for your courage, compassion, and sacrifice. An example for us all.
March 17, 2013
Rachel you continue to walk by our side. We hold you in the light and at the farm called Mother Earth, there is a bee hive with your name.
Ludfie Jeftha
March 17, 2013
For your unselfish act to the people of this world: May Allah have mercy on your soul & give you janaatul firdaus, insha-Allah.
March 16, 2013
Rachel, our thoughts are with your family and the families of thousands of Palestinian children killed and maimed who remain voiceless and invisible to most Americans.
March 16, 2013
R.I.P.
March 15, 2013
God Bless you Rachel.
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