Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: LilyFestre
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 09:54 PM

I had the opportunity to meet Coretta Scott King in 1987 during a civil rights march through Forsythe County GA....she was most gracious and I believe that she did a tremendous amount of good in this world.

Rest in Peace Mrs. King.


Michelle

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: bobad
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 09:53 PM

Thanks for the pic Peace, a warm and lovely lady - RIP.

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Peace
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 09:22 PM

Here's a pic of the mother and the musician.

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Bobert
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 09:19 PM

I rememeber seeing and hearing her 'round '67 or 68 and thoguht to myself, "Yeah, you go, Martin!!!" She was so articulate and downright drop dead beautiful...

You done as good as you could have, Coretta...

Heaven is a little richer tonight...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Peace
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 12:09 AM

Selma to Montgomery, 1965.

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Peace
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 12:03 AM

She was a wonderful Lady in the best sense of the word.

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 11:52 PM

I think that 'Obit' is an appropriate prefix for this thread. The problem is that that automatically posts it above the line. I have no objection to putting it below. Just don't put it in the back of the bus.

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Wesley S
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 01:41 PM

Actually Mrs King was a classically trained piano player. That was her field of study when she met Dr King. It was a shame she gave it up. I've never heard her play - but that might have been an interesting addition to her husbands career.

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: catspaw49
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 01:28 PM

She was involved so deeply and for so many years that her deeds and accomplishments should be seen to be at least the equal of her husband. She branched out into areas where Martin had yet to go. A beautiful soul in a tireless body. Rest easy.

Spaw

.....and DAVE: Your comment belongs on the HELP Forum, not on the thread.

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Janie
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 01:23 PM

Blessings and peace. May we each take responsibility for seeing the work continue.

Janie

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Kaleea
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 01:15 PM

Often, when a man such as Dr. King is an important figure, the wife is unknown. Mrs. King stood front and center her entire life, working endlessly. Perhaps it's time to tell her story.

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 12:02 PM

Seems to me that obits (even of admirable public figures) should be "below the line" at Mudcat. Unless of course the dear departed is a musician or composer.

Dave Oesterreich

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We usually leave Obits up top for half a day or so, and then move the non-music ones below the line. "Obit" is the appropriate thread tag to use. If it's non-music, we'll move it in due time.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 11:49 AM

A beautiful, elegant lady who has been as much a force for civil rights as her husband.
RIP

Subject: RE: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Big Mick
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:52 AM

You just beat me to the punch, Ebbie. It is my belief that Martin changed the world in profound ways. It is also my belief that Coretta gave the changes legs, and real substance. God be good to the both of them.

Mick

Subject: Obit: Coretta Scott King RIP- January 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:42 AM

There are times when I really do hope that we rejoin others on the other side. Not only did her husband change the world as we know it but his wife worked tirelessly to make it ever better.

Rest in Peace