Pacifica's Peace Watch
Wed. Dec. 25, 2002
Christmas Special
Today's Stories:
Philip Berrigan in His Own Words
Remembering Philip Berrigan
The audio of today's show is posted at http://www.radio4all.net/
Story: Philip Berrigan in His Own Words
On today’s special, holiday addition of Pacifica’s
Peacewatch we celebrate the life of a great peacemaker, Philip
Berrigan, who passed away December 6, 2002 at the age of 79.
Phil and his brother Dan, both Catholic priests, gained national
prominence for opposing the Vietnam War by burning draft files
with homemade napalm. Rooted in his faith, Philip’s
commitment to resisting US militarism continued. With the
support of his community, he was arrested over 100 times and
spent 11 years of his life behind bars for nonviolent civil
resistance.
Tape: tribute to Philip Berrigan by Peacewatch producer
Laurel Paget-Seekins, with help from Scott Gurian. Produced
from over 30 years of audio recordings from Jim Goodnow and
Radio for Peace International, Brian DeShazer of the Pacifica
Radio Archives and Amy Goodman and Jeremy Scahill of Democracy
Now!
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Story: Remembering Philip Berrigan
Over 600 people gathered to remember Philip Berrigan at
St. Peter Claver Church in Baltimore, Maryland on December
8th and 9th. Phil’s daughters Frida and Kate delivered
a eulogy at the funeral.
Tape: Friends and relatives remember the life of Philip
Berrigan; produced by Laurel Paget-Seekins, with help from
Scott Gurian and Alex Wolfe of Democracy Now!
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