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By MissHeavenSong

February 7, 2006 08:27 AM | Link to this

I will always remember the chance that God allowed me to personally meet the very pleasant Mrs. Coretta Scott King it was in the card shop at Underground Atlanta. I had the opportunity to briefly speak with her and tell her how much i admired her, she shook my hand smiled and said “thank you”. That is a day i’ll never forget, i’m just so overwhelmed about how we’ve all come as people getting together paying such a great tribute to this wonderful lady, she’ll be missed by all but never forgotten.

By Steven

February 7, 2006 08:29 AM | Link to this

I will remember the dignity and sophistication that was Corretta Scott King. I didn’t come along until 8 years after Dr. King’s death, but, I have seen the pictures and video footage of a brave woman, who’s life was shattered, maintaining the dream that her husband gave her life for. I do agree with Rev. Jesse Jackson. Mrs. King worked to keep Dr. King’s dream alive after his death. And it is, now OUR responsibility to keep HER dream alive.

Here is to you, Mrs. King. We love you, we miss you, and your dream will NEVER die.

By Neal E. Wilson

February 7, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

To the King Children: Your mother was the epitome of a Lady! She was always gracious, and poised. I will remember her beautiful smile, and her undying determination!

God Bless you Mrs Corretta Scott King

By Michael Hunt

February 7, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

I will remember the respect shown Mrs. King by the people. For the fortitude and leadership by example of mrs. King, the tributes were not grand enough. The world will be a better place thanks to Coretta Scott King who lived a history that should have never been so unbearable; She created history that inspires a brighter future for mankind.

By Debra Payne

February 7, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this

I will remember the courage, strength and beauty of Coretta Scott King. She embodies the dignity and grace of sisters and the world loves her for it. She makes me proud to be a black woman.

By Angie Weakley

February 7, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

To the King Family. My prayers are with you all. I was born the year Rev. Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. died. So really did not know much until I got older. But to be in the mist of the late Mrs. Corretta King’s contributes to society has been a blessing. Just to know all that she did and the many sacrifices made to lead the Black race to a better place. She will always be remembered.

By Candace Sinopoli

February 7, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

The King Legacy is one that I will always be thankful for and grateful. MY life now as a young woman in my thirties is due to the work and sacarfices of Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr. and others alike. I honor and remember those who paved my way by trying to make a positive difference in the lives of my family, friends, and community.

By Sharon Jackson

February 7, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

I will remember all that she and her husband stood for.You know so many say that they loved her and Dr.King.Well love is an action word. Show him and her both by stopping all the senseless violence and hate.Remember they both stood for non-violence and hate in any form. Let’s carry that out,for all that they bought us through.Mr.&Mrs.King, I look forward to seeing you all again in eternity. Love Ya and Thanks for following and carrying out the plan that God set before you.

By Lee

February 7, 2006 10:01 AM | Link to this

I will remember Coretta Scott King’s bravery to stand up for all civil rights. The gay community owes Mrs. King as she took the brave stance to stand up and speak for gay civil rights. When many leaders in the black community were speaking out that civil right for gays is and was not the same as civil rights for blacks she took the stand that civil rights are civil rights. She fought homophobia and the gay community would not be where they are today with out her.

For that reason gay people around the world owe her their gratitude. I salute you Mrs. King for taking that stance feel that we all need to work to make that dream of yours come true.

The world’s loss is God’s gain as he has truly welcomed an angel into his arms. God bless you and all those who fight for “all� civil rights.

By Tera Merideth

February 7, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

I will remember Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s strength, endurance, poise, and grace during the movement, after her husband’s untimely death, and up until her final days. She is the quintessential woman, wife, mother, activist, leader, and QUEEN!!!

I had the pleasure of viewing her body at Ebenezer and was deeply moved to see the thousands of people waiting in the cold and rain to pay their final respects to Mrs. Coretta Scott King. She represents peace then, now, and forever. Long live the DREAM!!!!

By latasha

February 7, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this

I will remember her styly, grace, and dignity. She is a lady in all aspects of the word. In our time, people after MLK Jr, she stood for what he stood for back then. I am glad that I was able to know her from a distance but feel like I knew her personally.

By LeVerta

February 7, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this

Thank you Coretta Scott King for being who you were to family, community and the world as a whole. We all love and appreciate you in heart, spirit and thought. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King were a blessing to all people.

By LaNeish Holland

February 7, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

Mrs. Coretta Scott King, I will forever be grateful for the legacy that you have left for all women throughout this world. Your poise and your grace was shown in your mere presence. This is something that should forever be treasured by myself as well as my young daughters. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless your legacy and your family.

By Barbara

February 7, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

To the King Family Children; I will always remember Mrs King as a strong African-American woman who believe in everything that was right for people. She was always gracious, and you could tell full of pride. She will always be remembered and her dream must now live on. She showed American what is was to be a strong woman in the mist all the adversity. My prayer will forever be for the children who has showned the strength that came from both of their parents.

By Carolyn

February 7, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

While waiting in line to view Mrs. King’s body at Ebenezer with my daughter, the many kindnesses shown to us by the people in line - even though we are white - impressed me greatly and reflected what they have learned from the Kings: to judge people by their character, not their color. The key to the Kings’ legacy is our Lord Jesus Christ. He empowered and anointed them, but He has no favorites and loves each of us equally. He has a specially designed plan for each one who will follow Him. He wants to express His love, His joy, His peace, and His forgiveness through us.

By Latresse

February 7, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this

I will remember the work that Mrs. Coretta Scott King did to carry on her husband’s dream. She was a courageous woman and did a fine job in raising her four beautiful children in the absence of their father. Mr. & Mrs. King’s dreams and works will live with us forever. I was born a few years before Dr. King’s death. My parents told us of what Dr. King did to make our lives better. And the work of Mrs. King made it even better. I will tell my four beautiful daughters of their works and how God blessed them to bless us. My daughter just completed a book report on Dr. King and will present it at her school Praise Ralley this month. I am grateful for all of the dignitaries, political figures, actors, actresses, soloists, and all of God’s people that came to say farewell. It tells me that we can all continue to come together at anytime. We should continue to live out the dream of the King’s. May God welcome her into His kingdom.

By Adrienne Morgan

February 7, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this

Mrs. Coretta Scott King, I will forever be grateful for the legacy that you left for black women America. The things that you beleived in and stood for is a pattern for all of those that grew up with you keeping the dream alive.

I am not blind to the fact that all that i have been able to do in my 36 yrs of living is because you kept having “THE DREAM” and kept fighting to keep it alive.

You are and will always be Black America “FIRST LADY”. I beleive you are in heaven with Martin keeping the dream alive .

Rest in Peace your work was well done.

By CeCe Jenkins

February 7, 2006 11:47 AM | Link to this

I will remember the funeral of Dr. King and little Bernice sitting at her mom’s knee in tears. Although I, at 10 years old was in tears - my tears stopped after seeing hers.

By Cynthia

February 7, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

It is divinely captivating to experience with our eyes and our hearts the sincere humility with which we acknowledge Heaven’s call for the endearing Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Our Nation and President’s Office, State Governor’s Office, Mayor’s Office, Law Enforcement, Corporate America, the International Community, and individuals linked in basic human spirit have risen strongly with class, grace, dignity, gratitude, fortitude, patience, honor, professionalism, and love. In our personal silence, as we honor Mrs. King, there is the sense that a wrong was righted through all of us who witnessed directly or indirectly Dr. King’s passing. Dr. Martin Luther King’s true spirit lives on in our land. I know that all people who do enrich, on a daily basis, and have enriched in the past, their own lives and the lives of others on this soil and even afar are quite pleased. Thank you, AJC and ajc.com. You have been regal in your coverage. Know that we did not tire at all. May the King children, Yolanda, Martin III, Dexer, and Bernice, Family and Friends be forever comforted and May God Strengthen and Bless us all. Sincerely,

By Bessie Simmons

February 7, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this

Mrs. King was a gallantly beautiful woman of long suffering, over-ridden by her remarkable grace. Her immediate stance of holding up “the blood-stained” banner of her husband during their time of mourning was not only gallant, but brave! For during those times, their lives were threatened; home shot into; nuisance phone calls received—both day and night, and still Mrs. King stood tall—Queenly, holding up the blood stained banner of FREEDOM … All for the sake of the cause; all for the FREEDOM of our PEOPLE; all for the “NEVER FORGETTING” THE CAUSE FOR WHICH HER HUSBAND GAVE UP HIS LIFE!

Sleep on Mrs. King! You fought a good fight. Now take your rest!

By rita carson

February 7, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

Mrs King was an inspiration for all of us. We will greatly miss her presence but she will never be forgotten. To the King family, we morn with you for this great leader/woman of God. We thank you for lending her to us and the world. We respect and honor her memory today. We appreciate all the hard work she and Dr. King have done. Because of their sacrifice they made it better for all people. I am so glad the is such a show of love.

God bless you may your memories comfort you during this time.

By ANTHONY

February 7, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

I got her bag off an aircraft one day when she flew into Atlanta and loaded it in the trunk of the car that picked her up.

She shook my hand and thanked me for doing that. She was gracious and polite and had a kind smile.

By Marie Oxner

February 7, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

She was a queen to all the world. Not only for the thing she beleive in that took to world to a different level. To over come what she have travel, it take time most of all gods help.

My people, who called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and TURN from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

AMEN

By Melody Baker

February 7, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

I will remember sharing the services, procession and viewing of the body with my 3 daughters and husband. I will remember standing on the street for hours and in the rain for hours. I will remember that I felt it was a small sacrifice compared to the King Family. When we awoke the morning Mrs. King passed away, I noticed all of the pictures on the news and asked my husband if she had died. When the news was confirmed, I felt as if I lost a member of my family. When we returned from work and school that evening, we purchased flowers and laid them at Dr. King’s tomb. I remember crying and feeling as if it was my duty to represent my family as we paid our respects for Mrs. King’s sacrifice, contribution and spirit of perserverance.

By Verleene

February 7, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

I will remember Coretta Scott King as being a very strong and beautiful women, who believed in Civil Rights for all people. She will be missed! God Rest Her Soul.

Verleene.

By Ayanna Hawkins

February 7, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this

Coretta Scott King a true blessing to the cause. She carried on the dream of her late great husband Dr Martin Luther King, as well as build her on leagcy based on freedom of rights for ALL. She stood for what she believed in, and rose the occasion. You will be missed, but NEVER FORGOTTEN…….As you leave this earth adn enter the gates of HEAVEN. You are now at peace. I will always remember what you stood for…”Always walk humble”

By Pearlie Hance

February 7, 2006 01:35 PM | Link to this

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR HOUR OF BEVERMENT. WE HAVE SO MUCH LOVE FOR MOTHER CORETTA SCOTT KING UNTIL IT FEEL AS IF A DEARLY BELOVED FAMILY MEMBER HAS MADE HER TRANSISTION. I CRY WITH YOU, BUT I KNOW TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE -LORD-. LOVE YOU -YOLANDA,MARTIN DEXTER,BERNICE PEARLIE,BETTY ,TARA

By DS

February 7, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

There are so many memorable moments, but none is more poignant that the picture in the program of Mrs. King and her grown children, and the picture of the thousands who parked at Stonecrest to attend the funeral.

Unfortunately, for all the good memories, one moment that will stand out is Rev. Lowery’s tacky remarks in a blatant insult to President Bush concerning WMDs in Iraq. A funeral is not the time nor place to make a blantant political statement as Rev. Lowery did. Stating that she opposed war in general, listing this alongside other conflicts. Rev. Lowery by doing what he did sullied the memory of Mrs. King rather than honor, because I suspect she would greatly disprove of his petty personal action.

By MRS. KAWANA GRAHAM

February 7, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT SHE STOOD FOR, AND THE MAN SHE STOOD BY!!!!!! AND ALWAYS RESPECT THE FIGHT WHICH WAS A (POSTIVE) FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MRS. KAWANA M. GRAHAM

By Tamika Thomas

February 7, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this

I think what I will remember from this week’s events as well as last week is the love that has been shown to a wonderful woman who gave so much and carried the weight of a movement, a dream and a legacy on her shoulders. When I have children I will tell them that they are the dream that Dr. King spoke of and fought for just as I am and they must continue the legacy and never forget. I think of Dr. and Mrs. King everyday I go to work, everytime I am able to enter the front of a facility, everytime I am given the opportunity to vote, and everyday that I am able to live as an equal and not seperate but equal.

By Sheila

February 7, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this

I admired Mrs. King so very much, she had such courage.

The remarks made at the funeral by President Carter, President Clinton, Senator Clinton, and Senator Kennedy were absolutely inspiring.

By rhonda f. allen

February 7, 2006 04:02 PM | Link to this

I will remember the love she had for everyone

By Cameron

February 7, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

Sadly, the last memory that I will now take with me are the tasteless remarks of Rev. Lowery. What a disgrace to the King family to have their mother’s funeral turn into a pedestal for Political cheap shots from Rev. Lowery and Former President Carter. Their comments show just how much they actually cared about honoring the life of Mrs. King. She was a woman who lived a life of dignity, something that Rev. Lowery and Pres. Carter seemed to lack today.

By BB

February 7, 2006 04:19 PM | Link to this

I will remember her for doing nothing while she let her family trash the King center and take money from the government. I will remeber how disgraceful Jimmy Carter and Joseph Lowery have acted today. This is a funeral, not a time to inject your partisanship bull.

By saddened

February 7, 2006 04:24 PM | Link to this

Saddly, I will only remember the political bashing that took place. I hope that that is what she wanted to be remembered for.

Thank you for the memories, Democrats.

By Malika O'Dell McWilson Weatherspoon

February 7, 2006 05:32 PM | Link to this

I would like to say most of all thank you Mr. & Mrs. King for all the hard work that has been done. To the King family, I can’t say how it feels to have lost a mother or a father, but I can tell you at this time trust in God like never before, Your mom & dad are with the Father of all father’s. and their work has been done. God is satisfied and well pleased with what he has ardimed of Mr.& Mrs. King to do, now we must lift every I mean every voice and sing and live up to the King’s dreams. I love you but the almighty loves you most! Speaking from my family to yours, Please be strong! God Bless! From Malika O’Dell. Thanks for sharing your blessings for the many years.

By Jennifer

February 7, 2006 06:02 PM | Link to this

I am simply baffled by the pomp and circumstance surrounding Mrs. King’s passing. I can recall no one to be laid to rest with the same granduer. It was truly a great thing to see white and black dignitaries pay their respects. And it seems that in one afternoon the black community has turned back the hands of time and took this opportunity to lash out at Pres Bush. If Mrs. King was truly the person she is being depicted as she would have never tolerated this type of unkind behavior. Rev. Lowery, you should be ashamed.

By Chuck

February 7, 2006 06:34 PM | Link to this

George H. Bush was a great speaker and had a good sense of self deprocating humor today. I also liked the speech from Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.

Billy Mason (student of summer workshop at king center for non-violence), he spoke at length about learning from Coretta King how to look within and improve yourself instead of using anger. Unfortunately Mr Mason didn’t follow his own advise from her, his tacky remarks about noticing the elected politicians not being in the facility(hour number four in the ceremony). Mr Mason, if you had looked five feet behind you, then you would have seen the esteemed Governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdue. He is an elected official.

The music was inspiring, especially Michael Bolton’s song.

Rest in Peace Mrs King.

By Michael Christopher

February 7, 2006 07:19 PM | Link to this

I will remember the tasteless actions of those like Joseph Lowery — you had the audacity to use an opportunity about the life of the deceased to make remarks aimed at scoring political points rather than glorify the honored dead. It shows he has no honor and is more a man of the political arena than the sanctuary. He reveres himself more than God.

By Matt

February 7, 2006 08:37 PM | Link to this

Can we please have one more day of Mrs. King all over the tv, radio, newspaper and internet? I didn’t know her but I know what she is thinking. Will you all please put me to rest? It’s been over a week.

By ANDREA

February 7, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

I WILL REMEMBER THE STRONG ABILITY SHE HAD WITH BEEN A GREAT WIFE, MOTHER, SUPPORTER, LEADER, KEEPING THE LEGACY GOING EVEN AFTER THE DEATH OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BEEN THE FATHER/MOTHER TO YOLANDA, MARTIN, DEXTER, BERNICE AND RAISING THEM UP INTO WONDERFUL ADULTS, AND TEACHING THEM TO WALK IN THE LEADERSHIP OF DR.&MRS. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. KEEP HOPE ALIVE.

BY ANDREA & KIDS

By Monica

February 7, 2006 11:16 PM | Link to this

I remember growing up in Southwest Atlanta in the 1960s. I remember the lingering uncomfortableness my parents felt with segregation. I remember when the Federal Government made a new home-owning program called “235”. I remember how our white neighbors got together with those on the street, who never really spoke to one another before, and tried to form coalitions to buy those houses on the street before the recipients of the “235” program could apply for the purchase. I remember being 1 of the last 3 white families on the street. I remember being counted as one of the last remaining “white” children at the elementary school and I remember the day Martin Luther King Jr. died. I remember the complete sorrow my parents felt at the asassination. And … I remember what my parents taught all of us kids and what Coretta Scott King did not allow people to forget … may God Bless and God Speed.

By kierra

February 8, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

Hi, my name is Kierra Coleman from belzoni, ms. I never knew Mrs. King but, i have always known her by her great work, and courage. I will also remember the love she had for others, in the way I felt when i heard about her loss.

By brent

February 8, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

The part that really left cold chills through me was when Elder Bernice King got up and spoke at her mothers service. Forget all the politics that went on listen to the product of two of the greatest people to walk this earth and you will learn what the past serveral days have been all about. The question for now I will place in the hands of Joesph Lowery when he said during the service ” will the words become the deeds that meets the needs!”. So, Stop the complaining and start meeting the needs!!!!

By Charvette

February 8, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this

Mrs. King gave us her life. That ought to be enough for us. Though it is a tremendous loss and we’ll miss her terribly, I think it would have been harder for us to accept that she was ill and no longer able to do the work that she obviously had been called to do. We should all rejoice in the fact that we had this beautiful, courageous, and remarkable woman for 78 years. What a wonderful gift the Lord gave us. She and Dr. King left us blueprints to follow. They’re finally together now - and that’s that. We must accept it - we have no other choice.

By Pamla Little

February 8, 2006 03:17 PM | Link to this

What I remember most is how in awe I was of Mrs. King when I first saw her. I got tickled at myself because I had to catch myself because my mouth literally fell open.

By Inger

February 8, 2006 04:04 PM | Link to this

I will remember her poise and quiet strength in her persistence to keep Dr. King’s memory and work fresh for each generation since his death. What a remarkable woman and what extraordinary gifts God gave us in each of them.

By Sherry Joy

February 8, 2006 08:54 PM | Link to this

I saw Mrs. King on two occasions at a restaurant on Peachtree. And I remember saying to myself she has such grace and sophistication about herself. When people called out her name she would acknowledge them by giving them a nice smile and wave. I will always remember the many thousands who came from all over who stood in the rain and cold to pay their respects and give honor to a very deserving woman, Coretta Scott King. You and Martin rest on!

By Ms. Penelope C. Dawkins

February 8, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

I was a little girl when Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. I promised then that I would overcome one day; to not let my children growup without knowing about the movement and the sacrifices that my elders made for us.(not just black people but all people) That is why my Husband and I brought our children to the King Center in 1986 and now as adults they have the dream also of change. Mrs. King was a teacher of what YOU MUST DO. -change yourself for the better; if angry learn to channel it. -respect yourself and your household -show grace at all times

We don’t need to ask who will lead us now? She showed us and left a center for us to learn and act on.

I am blessed to witness all of the celebrations that was given in her honor so I can share with everyone that a beautiful human being left a tool for the world to use too improve on.

I will always remember love

By C Ellerton

February 9, 2006 06:21 AM | Link to this

The sad thing is those who were supposed to be honoring Mrs. King instead used the time to attack the current President. Personally I wanted to honor Mrs. King, hear once again of her quiet dignity and grace but instead the solemn ceremony which was to be her day of remembrance was peppered with comments and diatribes of political revenge. Shame on those who sullied her memory by using it as a politcal forum. Mr. and Mrs. Kings’ legacy and message was one of hope and respect for all races, for all men and women and I wonder what our young ones must think seeing that message overridden by hate, revenge and mean-spiritedness.

By Elva Gedward

February 9, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

The entire event was memorable: Love and support from the entire country and the world, the attendance of dignitaries, well-organized activities and peaceful crowds and the outpouring of love to her children. But … in all due respect my most memorable moments are directed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitutional newspaper, who provided me with the opportunity to witness and read first-hand this historic event. I was online (Houston,Texas) everyday for hours enjoying the articles, updates and wonderful photos of Coretta’s life. Your detailed coverage made it possible for individuals like myself (and the many others I referred to AJC) to participate from a distance. You didn’t miss a beat! Atlanta Journal-Constitution made this event memorable for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

By Marie

February 9, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

I remember Mrs. King as a woman of dignity, strength and grace. Although it was unfortunate her funeral was overshadowed by political theater, Mrs. King was never defined by such political pettitude.

Yes we all know of her strong views on war, poverty, homosexuality, etc., she never disavowed or dishonored others who had differing opinions.

As an African-American, I was especially proud of Mrs. King when she ascended above the contentious, racial elements of the 2000 election and decided to attend the inaguration of President Bush.

Again, after the war in Iraq had begun (a war I’m certain she did not approve) she put her aside her own feelings and warmly accepted President Bush. And DID NOT judge reasons or desire for wanting to lay a wreath at the crypt of Dr. King.

She graciously accepted many leaders of different political stripes with sincere warmth, hospitality, and poise.

May we all follow remember and follow this example she set.