It's sad that are still people today who sink into apathy and accept the kind of attitude she stood up against as something unchangable. That one small act made a huge difference and should serve as an example that changes can be made with just a little effort.

And she was so modest and quiet too. Just did what she knew was right.

I wish there were more people like her and the late Marthin Luther King Jr. among today's black civil rights advocates.

May God rest her soul.

When I clicked, I thought it was another "Cookie overreacting because a celeb died*" thread, but when I clicked the link, I only had to read a single sentance to know who this miraculous woman was.

*Sad* There goes a truest everyday hero the world had to offer. Every day I'm thankful that her single action made this world a better place for everyone.

She'll be forever remembered. There'd better be something to honour her, she deserves that much.

* and I thusly petition Cookirini's title be forever known as: Eulogist of the MoFo

I think she did get am award or something when she was alive. I was watching a film about her life once upon a time, and at the end it showed a real television clip from 1999, where she was with President Clinton, where he gave a speach about her bravery.
But this really is sad. Without her, Martin Luther King Jr. wouldn't have taken a stand also.

Wow...just...wow...

I knew she was old, but I honestly didn't expect this.

I remember learning about her in US History. I may be white, but she's one of my heroes. The fact that her one action sparked an entire revolution is amazing. I hope others can learn from her legacy.

She will be missed.

....She died. This is a passing moment in history. That I'll acknowledge.

But she didn't stand up because she was wanting to start something. She was just tired. It just so happened that history led this way, and everyone realized her action was against what the social norms were at this time.

So, thank you Rosa Parks, for being tired, not for willingly starting {or aiding} a civil rights movement.

---If ANYONE thinks I'm being satirical right now, then you shouldn't read this post ---

I knew the day would come when she would pass on, but like always, it always feel too soon on people we all know in someway, shape, or form. Rest in peace.
~Neo

She actually came to my school last year. She was a truly remarkable person. May she rest in peace.

As I said, 92 years of age is a very full life to live
and it didn't really come as a surprise that she'd die.

However, it is no less sad or momentous because of this fact.
The woman changed the world unintentionally with a single act,
and was an absolutely amazing person.

May she rest in peace.

But she didn't stand up because she was wanting to start something. She was just tired.

From the article....

Speaking in 1992, Mrs. Parks said history too often maintains "that my feet were hurting and I didn't know why I refused to stand up when they told me. But the real reason of my not standing up was I felt that I had a right to be treated as any other passenger. We had endured that kind of treatment for too long."

....apparently not. o.o

Holy crap. I meant to reply to this earlier today, but didn't get a chance. An incredible woman, she was. And to think one little thing spawned so much still amazes me.

Way to go, girl. You truly did a lot for this country (and I'm sure others, indirectly). And now, you can rest in peace, Ms. Parks.

~Shadowed Spirit Sage

Quite odd how the simplist of acts can create the greatest waves.

There's not a lot I can say that hasn't already been said, except that I may not have many of the friends I've had through my life without her action.

May she rest in peace, and the world continue's along the track she made.

I hope her legacy inspires others to realize the importance of activism and the political nature of personal events.

I didn't watch the ceremonies for her in the other cities, but I watched as much of the one in Detroit today as I could since CSPAN 3 was airing it live. Rev. Adams brought the house down at the beginning but the speeches that followed for hours on end were awesome (Sen. Levin was the one that surprised me the most as I didn't know he would be so good--the Clintons, Obama, Kerry, Sharpton, et al. I already knew would be good) though I did miss the eulogy. I hope it's re-aired because I wanted to hear it.