Notice from Wangchuk Dorjee, former Tibetan Congressman and Walker for Tibet :
Jigme Norbu Leading Walk for Tibet Florida 2011
Tashi Delek,
In this critical period in the history of our Tibet Nation, many Tibetans within and outside have struggled selflessly for our cause. In exile, late Jigme Norbu la had worked tirelessly, walking thousands of miles through different countries and was successful in drawing support and attention to Tibetan Independence. In a tragic traffic accident, Jigme la passed away on Feb 14, 2011 on the first day of his Walk for Tibet, Florida.
On the one year anniversary of his death, his friends in Florida have organized a memorial service at the site of the accident. I will be joining the memorial service and there is a plan for a brief walk from the site in his remembrance. Geshe Thupten la and Deacon Dan Scrone will be administrating the service from a religious perspective.
Please keep Pawo (Martyr) Jigme Norbu la and all our brethrens in Tibet who had self immolated for a Free Tibet in your prayers and thoughts.
Since I had acquianted with Jigme la for over 4 years and walked together several times, I wanted to share a few thoughts. He had always believed in non-voilence and his Walk for Tibet is a reflection of that. However, whenever he got the opportunity to speak, he would always very loudly articulate the lack of freedoms, that Tibet belongs to Tibetans and that we cannot continue to live under the Chinese. It always brings me a sense of upliftment whenever I hear him speak; I still continue to hear him speak and my admiration continues to grow.
Many have self immolated in Tibet for our Tibetan cause and many are protesting under the threat of gun. I urge Tibetans in exile to step up their efforts and request and plead our friends from rest of the world to continue their support for truth and justice.
Thuk Je Che (Thank You)
Wangchuk Dorjee
