In Memorium: Ohio - Kent State, May 4, 1970: America Kills Its Children
Lest we not forget, as we collectively rush through a seemingly all-too-similar morass, and some of my children near the age of 18…
"[36 Years ago, on] May 4, 1970 the Ohio National Guard opened fire into a busy college campus during a school day. A total of 67 shots were fired in 13 seconds. Four students: Allison Krause, William Schroeder, Jeffrey Miller, and Sandra Scheuer were killed. Nine students were wounded."
Kent State, May 4, 1970: America Kills Its Children (Reprinted from The Ethical Spectacle, May 1995)
"This [above] page is dedicated to the man who inspired me [the author, "Reese", of above page] to study the May 4th tragedy all those years ago—my former high school teacher, cooperating teacher, former colleague and current friend, Greg Parrish. He was there at Kent State on May 4th, 1970. "
Tin soldiers and Nixon’s coming
We’re finally on our own
This summer I hear the drumming
Four dead in Ohio
Gotta get down to it soldiers are cutting us down
Should have been done long ago
What if you knew her and found her dead on the ground
How can you run when you know