From: lastrefuge.geo
To: againstslaughter@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 12:17 PM
Subject: [againstslaughter] The Tiger and DeKalb

The Tiger with Steve and Jody arrived right at dusk with a small retinue of followers they had picked up on the way.  That massive beast of a truck lights up the sky with sights and sounds. The very engine growls and the tires almost appear to claw the streets it struts over. They took it for a tour of NIU, lead by students for students to see and hear.  It got there just as the game let out and picked up more followers that wanted the fliers, and information being handed out.

Developing into a caravan, the Tiger strutted over to Cavel where the crowd watching there was treated to sky high movies and a huge flashing LED asking DeKalb "Why?" and displaying information.  Jennifer left a balloon tied to Cavel's main gate as a present and purple ribbons adorned several nearby posts.

The Tiger awed some, shocked and disgusted others, created controversy and was a stark contrast to the quiet, respectful vigil that occurred down in the park. The dichotomy of the two caused a policeman to ask what horror was there in slaughter that got so many from different walks of life, from different viewpoints united together? Two minutes of viewing the tape answered his question, and wiping his eyes, he went on head bowed and thoughtful.

The powerful reading of names and groups that stand together behind those spearheading the stop Cavel movement says volumes about the way we can unite for a common goal, put philosophical and religious differences aside and agree "This is wrong, it must stop, it must not continue".

Each and everyone of you that contributed your support, time and prayers, was included as we lit the candles and stopped the darkness for one more day. I felt that I had all of you with me in DeKalb and included everyone in my thoughts and prayers as I lit your candle and passed your light on to others.

Carol