Comments on: joe hill | labor day september 5, 2011

By: G E Wamser

G E Wamser — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:19:21 +0000

Though I fully appreciate the sentiment, the idealism and the tradition Joe Hill symbolized, like so many other symbols it hasn’t kept up with change, the reality of what Labor is now…therefore sadly, it is no longer relevant. As with politics, religion, the environment the economy and other important issues if we don’t enter the 21st century, and continue to live in the past we fail to keep the very core ideals we cherish alive.

By: Barbara Vroman

Barbara Vroman — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:55:10 +0000

My miner father used to sing the Joe Hill song that was written to his
sweetheart before his death by firing squad. I can only remember the
last line, for sure.

“And when I die, at daylight’s dawning, upon my heart they’ll find your rose.”

But I think it may also be the one that said, “If I had the wings of an angel,
over these prison walls I would fly.”

Sad, sad, sad.

Barbara Vroman

By: Leonard Cirino

Leonard Cirino — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:51:05 +0000

Very cool Norb,

A long time favorite of mine since the 60′s Hill has had a small but strong influence on his union and supporters. This book may bring light to the truth about his death as well as spread the word. Thanks so much and best, Leonard