Don't Mourn, Organize!

[anarchist_nomad]

On Sunday morning, I learned that Utah Phillips had died. He was a Joe Hill for our time, and the world is that much dimmer for his loss. I had been lucky enough to meet him and see him perform on four different occasions, most recently in Chicago 2005 at the Centenary celebration of our union -- the Industrial Workers of the World.

Fellow Worker, you will be missed!

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[winewiskeywomen.livejournal.com]

My friend, i was profoundly saddened to hear he was gone. His jovial friendliness toward me and the other Phoenix peeps (or perps) when we saw him in Flagstaff '03 won't be forgotten.

i tried to reach Ammon's widow to let her know, but her cranky partner hung up on me; i'll send her a letter.

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

I hear you, fellow worker, I hear you. Utah was a bright light, with loud enthusiasm that could not be tamed. He knew stories of so many Wobbly greats that had passed on. Now he has gone to join them...