April 4 Fast*
April 4, 1991 is the date of the Chain of Rocks Bridge tragedy. The Justice for Reggie Campaign asks you to reflect on that fateful day by joining us in a 24-hour fast on April 4, 2012. You can consume only water or you can do water and juices. (Please consider your health conditions before fasting.)
The life of Reggie and his family forever changed as did the rest of the families associated with the case. We ask that you reflect on the sacrifices of the families of Reggie, Antonio Richardson, Marlon Gray and Julie and Robin Kerry. In the wake of the Trayvon Martin case and other senseless murders that have consumed the media recently, the fast can be a time to think about the anger and hurt in the country, to think about healing through justice and compassion.
Reflect on what your individual commitment to the Campaign’s goal of bringing Reggie home, i.e. what can you do to join the many other hands, feet and voices to move us closer to getting Reggie his day in court.
Moving HB 1067
Our friends at CURE have asked us to help move HB 1067 out of committee by contacting House Speaker Steve Tilley. Tilley’s contact info is steven.Tilley@house.mo.gov. and his office phone number is 573-751-1488. This bill, sponsored by Rep Mike McGhee, would give parole hearings to prisoners with long sentences including Life Without Parole.
*April 4 is also the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination; Dr. King staunchly opposed the death penalty.
“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com
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