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Dear Friends and Supporters,
Yesterday we received the unfortunate news that Herman's chemo treatment
has not prevented the progress of his disease. He has stopped taking
the treatment and doctors have also recommended that he go on hospice.
The loudness of this tragedy will make it difficult for those of us who
support Herman to see the subtleties of beauty present in the coming
weeks. To assuage this pain I remind all of you to return to Herman's
mission in life, which is ultimately to sacrifice and serve those who
need it most. As someone who lost their mother to the confounding
process of cancer, i have no doubt that this will be the most difficult
time of Herman's already impossible life. Please continue to keep him,
(and as he would ask) his supporters, in your thoughts, prayers, and
songs.
At this time I ask you to please empty your thoughts of anger and rage
to make space for compassion and love, not only for Herman but for the
thousands of people he has affected in his lifetime, most especially
his closest comrade Albert Woodfox- who remains in solitary confinement
to this day. Herman would ask that you not be quieted by news of this
tragedy, but use its momentum to move towards the things that frighten
you most, the things you have been avoiding, or towards the populations
who may need you most. Please use this news as a reminder that ALL
people deserve dignity, and to reinforce your commitment to the
collective process of insuring it. For those of us who have loved
Herman infinitely, we ask you to stay committed, present, and grateful
for the preciousness of life you have been given. I personally ask you
to use this news to strengthen your commitment to justice and your
commitment to ending the egregious use of solitary confinement. I will
update you as I know more.
We are together in struggle and love.
All Power to the People.
Jackie Sumell
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"The deeper they bury me the louder my voice
becomes."
-Herman
Wallace
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