Right now I am mourning. I am sad, outraged, and angry. I am full of emotions I can’t even name. I know many people like you feel the same way right now.
Troy Davis was executed by the state of Georgia tonight, at 11:08pm EST after an awful, 4-hour roller coaster in which the Supreme Court delayed the execution but then refused to issue a stay.
The case against Davis fell apart years ago. Now he is gone but the heavy cloud of doubt about his guilt still hangs over all of us.
We have been grieving the loss of Officer MacPhail and wishing for peace for his family. Tonight another family begins their mourning.
If you would like to send along a note of condolence to the Davis family, EJUSA is collecting messages and will deliver them later this week.
Thank you to everyone who tried to prevent this terrible moment from happening.
Davis’ case inspired faith leaders from across the globe, political leaders from across the ideological spectrum, and hundreds of thousands of citizens to speak out for justice. We demonstrated a powerful show of unity and strength that we will carry forward.
You can help channel this outcry towards an end to the death penalty once and for all. Support EJUSA and become a partner in our work for justice. Then post this link on Facebook, Twitter, and other blogs and social media sites. Grieve and mourn with the world – and tell everyone to get involved.
Today is a painful one. But tomorrow is a new day. And we must keep fighting.