Peace activist honored posthumously

By MICHAEL J. ROSS Email the Author

AMERICUS -- Rachel Corrie had the courage to do only what many others say they would do; she gave her life for something in which she believed. On March 16, Corrie was run over and killed by an Israeli bulldozer while trying to protect a Palestinian family's house from being demolished.

Monday, Corrie's parents were presented with the Clarence Jordan Humanitarian Award at Koinonia Farms for their daughter's profound and undaunted work. The award is given to an individual whose life reflects the teachings of Jesus and the spirit of Koinonia Farms as demonstrated in the life of Clarence Jordan.

"Our society make heroes out of athletes and military leaders, but it nice to see heroes like Rachel Corrie honored," said David Castle of the Koinonia board of directors. "These type of people teach people by a life of example."