A legend has died

[NellieBly]

Carrie Dickerson died this afternoon.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by NellieBly

Carrie Dickerson died this afternoon.

She's a part of our history now.  The inspirational homemaker-turned-Watchdog mother-figure that made a difference in her community.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/BreakingNewsStory.asp?ID=061117_Br_carrie

We could all hope to even accomplish just a fraction of what she tirelessly persevered to do, but her passing would only be a tragedy if we forgot that.

[inteller]

ah yes, we must honor those who helped put us in the energy crisis we're in today.

[RecycleMichael]

I spent some time with Carrie. Ande who works for me serves on her foundation.

She was a great lady.

You can argue about her results and debate whether or not nuclear power plants would be good for Oklahoma, but you can't say anything negative about her willingness to risk everything for what she believed in.

She literally sold the family farm to fight for what she believed in. Not many of us are willing to do the same.

I feel blessed for knowing her.

[Breadburner]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

ah yes, we must honor those who helped put us in the energy crisis we're in today.

Could not have said it better...

[pmcalk]

I met her when I was fairly young.  My parents were very involved in stopping Black Fox.  However you feel about nuclear power, what Carrie Dickerson showed us is that one person can make a difference.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by pmcalk

I met her when I was fairly young.  My parents were very involved in stopping Black Fox.  However you feel about nuclear power, what Carrie Dickerson showed us is that one person can make a difference.

well pay your respects to '70s green era "legends" while you can because such people like that "making a difference" these days dont generate the same kind of respect.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by inteller
well pay your respects to '70s green era "legends" while you can because such people like that "making a difference" these days dont generate the same kind of respect.

Doesnt that be-quiet-and-just-take-it attitude seem contrary to why most of us are here?

I didnt see such disparaging remarks when we lost Nancy Apgar or others who stood up for their neighbors.
Vilifying someone who questions the status quo only plays into the hands of the corporate bullies whose interests are not necessarily those of the community.

[Double A]

Oklahoma lost a remarkable inspiration, hero, and state treasure; cut from the same cloth as Woody, Will, and Kate.

[Conan71]

Regardless of public opinion on nuclear energy, she proved one person can make a large impact if they are passionate enough.  I think it's neat she got the large story in the Tulsa World a couple of months ago before she passed on.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

Regardless of public opinion on nuclear energy, she proved one person can make a large impact if they are passionate enough.  I think it's neat she got the large story in the Tulsa World a couple of months ago before she passed on.

I was disappointed that her obit was essentially ignored by local TV, though.

"Power Up" JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer, 10/15/2006
Tulsa World (Final Home Edition), Page D1 of Family, approx. 2321 words


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