Gordon Randall (Randy) Kehler, 80, of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, passed away on July 21, 2024.
Many knew Randy for his tireless work for peace, but he will also be remembered for his kindness, curiosity, vulnerability and empathy. Randy wrote, ‘I’ve never regretted my youthful actions during the Vietnam War. In fact, I feel grateful that they set me on what’s been a lifelong course of actively working to advance a number of pro-peace and pro-democracy projects and organizations.’ In his memory, please consider taking action to promote peace, democracy and a liveable planet.”
“I believe that buried deep within each of us … is a little seed, a quiet voice, perhaps the voice of God, that is urging us, pleading with us — the people of Israel, Palestine and the United States — to break free from our cynicism and despair and to ‘lead with love and forgiveness,’” Kehler wrote. “Perhaps the young people of Israel and the U.S. can find a way together.”
The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice (MNF Grantee) will remember Randy Kehler at their August 6th Hiroshima-Nagasaki commemoration. Randy was a co-founder of Traprock.
A 9 am silent vigil on the Greenfield Town Common will be followed by a program in the Greenfield Public Library community room 9:30-10-30. Please join us. (via Traprock)
