Rosa Parks-Congressional Medal of Honor

Subject: RE: Rosa Parks
From: Bri
Date: 07 May 99 - 06:32 PM

I remember seeing her speak in kindergarten...how old is she???? Does ne one know?

Subject: RE: Rosa Parks
From: Sapper_RE
Date: 07 May 99 - 02:28 PM

Thanks Mick!!! Bob & Val.

Subject: RE: Rosa Parks
From: Big Mick
Date: 06 May 99 - 08:45 PM

Just a note, the medal is a Congressional Gold Medal, not the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is only given to military personnel. The award Mrs. Parks is receiving is the highest award that can be given to a civilian. I have had the privilege of speaking with this real life hero on a number of occasions and I can tell you that she is an amazing human being, so full of love of humanity, that one is awestruck. This is partly due to her fame, but is more due to her presence, grace and understanding. I will see her again at some point and will pass along the best wishes of Sapper and his wife, as well as all Mudcatters.

Mick

Subject: RE: Rosa Parks
From: wayne l.
Date: 06 May 99 - 05:38 PM

they might as well give her one. there were twenty of these medals given without merrit for actions by u.s. calvary troops who participated in the wounded knee masacre! that's more than was given to all those from the state of so. dakota who fought and died in the second world war!....humm?

Subject: Rosa Parks
From: Sapper_RE
Date: 06 May 99 - 01:50 PM

It has just been announced here on BBC Radio 4 (I do not have a gogglebox) that Rosa Parks, (sorry if the spelling is wrong) the brave lady who refused to give up her seat, has been awarded the US Congessional Medal of Honour. Can my wife and I please be permitted to offer our congratulations? Considering the avalanche of Civil Rights legislation triggered by her act, this award was long overdue. If anyone reading this can pass the message on, thankyou. Bob & Val.