Richie Havens[1] and Bob Edgar[2], two men of the same generation, two active men for a common cause—peace and fairness—have passed onward to eternity. Almost together, twin stars going nova as one, they passed away. Now, in death, they march on, leading the refrain “Freedom” and seeking common ground in that long-sought place—a place for all to live as one.

I am deeply saddened.

But I rejoice in the lives they led. On my long list of heroes, they keep well the excellent company of women and men who shared their pure and simple dreams.

Richie and Bob, we follow. Many among us carry your standards on and on!

Uhuru! En avant!

[1] See: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/22/richie-havens-dead-dies_n_3134558.html

[2] See: http://articles.philly.com/2013-04-25/news/38793243_1_bob-edgar-vietnam-veterans-young-democrats and http://www.commoncause.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=4773613&ct=13090265