Father Berrigan was among the first to defy Rome and his Archbishop to make his statement in the secular world. I remember admiring his courage and, as a practicing Catholic, being shocked at his actions. For many, his presence gave credibility to a movement whose leaders had been labelled as misfits and traitors by the administration. How ironic to contrast the lies and criminal activities of Nixon's government with the simple commitment to peace of this great man. How interesting that he spent years in jail for telling the truth while Nixon et al got aa handsome retirement fund and security guards. How sad that he should go when we need him most.