Will Reese (1950-2016)
A Life Lived for Revolution
Comrade Will Reese
A Celebration and Commemoration
May 14, 2016
May 23, 2016 | Revolution Newspaper | revcom.us
Late Saturday afternoon, May 14, more than 110 people came to a celebration and commemoration of the life of Will Reese/Bobby Hill, a revolutionary communist who died February 28 after a battle with cancer.
Family, friends, comrades, the New York Revolution Club, parents of people murdered by the NYPD, people from the projects and streets of Harlem, and activists from diverse social movements were all profoundly moved by the scope and content of a life brimming with meaning and import. People learned about and celebrated a life lived for revolution, a life dedicated fighting for a communist world based on the leadership of Bob Avakian.
Revolution/www.revcom.us is taking the unusual step of printing the full array of eulogies delivered at the memorial because at this moment—when the RCP has issued a message urging people to step forward and dedicate their lives to being a part of the movement for an actual revolution—there is much that people who are checking out and beginning to connect with the movement for revolution for the first time, as well as those who have been involved longer, can learn from and reflect on the significance, content, and fullness of the life of this revolutionary communist, Will Reese.
The program was opened and led by the spokesperson for Revolution Books, Andy Zee.
Noche of the Revolution Club NYC gave a deep presentation of being mentored by Will.
Will’s second youngest brother, Jerry, told stories of his early life.
Received after the commemoration from Cornel West:
"I salute my dear brother and comrade Will! His courage and compassion will live forever in us!"
Please read obituaries about Will at Revolution newspaper and the Amsterdam News.
Donations in memory of Will Reese can be made to: The Bob Avakian Institute and Revolution Books NYC.
The Bob Avakian Institute
The Bob Avakian Institute is a nonprofit institute organized for educational purposes. Its mission is to preserve, project, and promote the works and vision of Bob Avakian with the aim of reaching the broadest possible audience.
To donate online, go to: thebobavakianinstitute.org
Checks/money orders can be mailed to: The Bob Avakian Institute (or The BA Institute), 1016 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL 60607
Revolution Books
People come to Revolution Books from all over the world to find the books and the deep engagement with each other about why the world is the way it is and the possibility of a radically different way the world could be. At the foundation of RB is the most advanced scientific theory and leadership for an actual revolution for the emancipation of humanity: the new synthesis of communism brought forward by the revolutionary leader, Bob Avakian.
To donate online, go to: revolutionbooksnyc.org
Checks/money orders can be mailed to: Revolution Books, 437 Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave., New York City, NY 10037
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