FANNIE LOU HAMER TRIBUTE 07-13-08

THE DELTA PAYS TRIBUTE TO A VETERAN OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. VISITORS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY CAME TO RULEVILLE SATURDAY FOR A DEDICATION CEREMONY, A MEMORIAL GARDEN AT THE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER'S FINAL RESTING PLACE.  FANNIE LOU HAMER WAS AN AMERICAN VOTING RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER. HER FAMILY SAYS SHE WOULD BE PROUD OF THE MEMORIAL GARDEN IN HER HONOR.  FANNIE LOU HAMER DIED OF BREAST CANCER IN 19-77 AT THE AGE OF 59 AT A HOSPITAL IN MOUND BAYOU.