1/19: MEMORIAL FOR DURRELL AND DEON

JAN 19: PLEASE JOIN US, MEMORIAL FOR DURRELL AND DEON

"My son's and Deon's deaths showed the world that California's youth prisons are a
national disgrace. We can build a new way of taking care of our youth in trouble. My
son shall not have died in vain."
--Allen Feaster, father of Durrell Feaster

On January 19, 2004, the abuse and isolation of CYA drove Durrell Feaster and Deon
Whitfield to take their lives. The system that was supposed to give them a second
chance left them no hope. Two years later, the CYA has failed to close the dangerous
youth prisons that cost these young men their lives.

Next Thursday, we will gather to honor Durrell, Deon, and all of the families who
have lost youth to the CYA youth prisons. Please join us for an evening that
promises to be moving and inspirational.

We love you Durrell and Deon, we'll never forget you, and we'll keep fighting until
the CYA prisons are closed!

WHAT:
NOT IN VAIN: The Two-Year Memorial in Honor of Durrell and Deon

WHEN:
Thursday January 19, 2006
6:30-7:30 pm

WHERE:
Downs Memorial United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
6026 Idaho St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Online Map: http://tinyurl.com/csu76

RSVP:
david [at] ellabakercenter.org
or 510-428-3939, ext. 243

Sincerely,
Lenore Anderson and Jakada Imani
Books Not Bars



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