4/29/21

By Kathy Hersh

I received a letter today from a Quaker Friend with a touching message to pass along to those of us who protested the imprisonment of migrant children in the Homestead detention facility. The message is from a 17-year-old girl who had been held in the camp and now is attending an alternative high school in Seattle. She said they were punished for hugging, crying, and speaking when not allowed. She said they could get glimpses of the protesters outside (us) and could hear us. They were so heartened and encouraged and uplifted, she said. Her message: THANK YOU!

To all of you wonderful, compassionate people who stood up for the rights of these children, who gave so much of your time, talents and energy to renouncing this travesty, here is our reward. We were heard by the children and they were uplifted.

To those who continue to bear witness, Joshua Rubin, Debbie Clark Wehking, Carrie Feit, and many others, I lift my heart high and wave to you.