Richard Masato Aoki, 1938-2009

[XXPANTHAXX]

Fearless Leader and Servant of the People


It is with deep sadness that we inform you that
Richard Aoki, due to complications from
longstanding medical problems, passed away
on March 15, 2009.

Born on November 20, 1938, Richard was a
righteous fighter and a warrior in the truest
sense ? he dedicated his life to his beliefs and
the struggle for human rights. He was a field
marshal in the Black Panther Party, a founding
member of the Asian American Political Alliance,
a leader in the Third World Liberation Front
Strike at UC Berkeley, co-ordinator for the first
Asian American Studies program at UC Berkeley, an
advisor for Asians for Job Opportunities, a
counselor, instructor and administrator at Merritt and
Alameda Colleges.

We will remember him for the personal impact he
made on our lives and the social impact he made
on the community movements of people of all colors:

"Based on my experience, I've seen where unity
amongst the races has yielded positive results. I
don?t see any other way for people to gain
freedom, justice, and equality here except by being internationalist."
Richard Aoki

Memorial arrangements are pending and information
will be available at a later date.

Sincerely,
Harvey Dong

Richard Aoki Commemorative Committee.
Email: RAMemorial@gmail.com