December 8th as a Peace Memorial
On the anniversary of the death of John Lennon, Yoko, his widow, continues to call for peace. She says, “Every year, let’s make December 8th the day to ask for forgiveness from those who suffered the insufferable.” In the full page, New York Times add she also urges readers to take responsibility for failing to intervene on behalf of victims around the world.
‘Know that the physical and mental abuse you have endured will have a lingering effect on our society,’ she writes in a portion of the letter directed to victims. ‘Know that the burden is ours.’
The death of John Lennon rivaled the death of JFK in terms of worldwide impact. Many people recall specifically where they were when they heard the news of Lennon’s murder. Do you remember? I remember that I was riding in a car with friends, driving from Edmonton Alberta to a Bible College in Camrose, Alberta. The news stunned us all. How tragic that man who appealed to the nations to “Give Peace a Chance,” was so skeptical of Jesus Christ, whom the Bible calls the Prince of Peace.
Useful Link: The John Lennon Museum
Official Link: John Lennon . com