Imagine – Remembering John Lennon
By Susan Koscis, SFCG Director of Communications
The meaning of that word changed forever for me, when John Lennon was murdered 30 years ago today. Lennon’s song, Imagine, is the finest and most poignant anthem for peace I know of.
Thirty years ago I lived in New York City, not far from the famed Dakota apartment building where John and Yoko lived and where he was killed. Working in the classical music business as head of Public Affairs for CBS Masterworks, I had no foresight that one day I would leave NYC and the music industry to work for peace. I’ve been with Search for Common Ground for fifteen years, and I believe more deeply in the mission with each passing year………”to help people change the way they deal with conflict.”
In his last interview (being published in Rolling Stone this week) John said, “I’m not claiming divinity. I’ve never claimed purity of soul. I’ve never claimed to have the answers to life. I only put out songs and answer questions as honestly as I can … But I still believe in peace, love and understanding.”
So for today I will Imagine. RIP John.
You may say that I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one
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