I really don't have much else to say right now...
Pete Seeger was and will always be one of [the few] great heroes of my life. His music was an inspiration, particularly because his life was an ongoing testament to principle, commitment, and an unwavering belief that personal action, especially in concert with others of like mind, can effect enormous positive social change.
He was a unique tower and shimmering beacon of progressive light. But he was also a man with a private heart. When his wife Toshi died last year, I knew Pete wouldn't be far behind.
One of the proudest moments of my life came in 1994 when Mr. Seeger was among those receiving The Kennedy Center Honor and I was on the outside public relations team promoting the event. It gave me the opportunity to interview him by phone and not only did he speak freely and candidly, he spoke to me as if I were an old friend and even sang two songs to me. We were on the phone for half an hour!
May the great yet humble Pete Seeger rest in peace and live on in spirit. And may his death motivate the rest of us to re-examine our values and re-kindle our activism.
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Pete Seeger is my hero too. If each of us could have one one hundreth of the courage of our convictions as Pete had and embodied of his, the world would truly be a place changed for the better. Have a good trip, Pete. I hope you will continue to inspire us to stand up for what we think is right and say "no" to the wrongs in the world.
I'm pleased and thrilled that you're back, Miz B. Your commentaries and thoughts are inspirational - please write often.
Ellen
I feel just as you do Jeanne about Pete Seeger. He was/is my role model & inspiration for life-long activism! I have notes he sent me after events I organized that include his lovely hand-drawn banjo as part of his personal signature. What a special, rare human being!
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