Comments on: World-Renowned Peacemaker, Art Gish, Dies in Tractor Accident

By: John Douglas

John Douglas — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:14:52 +0000

Hello there John Douglas in New Zealand here . . . some years ago I picked up a second-hand copy of Art’s book “Living in Christian Community.” It has long had its place on my library shelves, many times over the years its “come on-and-off” that shelf. This morning it came off again, and as I scanned several points “relevant to what I’m writing in a dissertation,” a thought struck. “Is Art still alive?” Both Google and my internalised-theology answered my question. They said; no and yes. Sure I read about a tractor accident in July 2010, but I’ve read in Art’s book too many times to settle a no to my question; just as Christian community is one existing in time and transcending it so also it members. The writer to the Hebrews resonates that into me (12:18-29). So this morning in my research writing, I find the longer-than-life strands of Art’s personal manifesto for living in community weaving into an argument that, “Christian spirituality is a social behaviour” – Yes for me while Art’s writing is a paper source, his words are living-source; incarnated-words in concert with the general assembly and the church/community of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven.

By: kimberly lessard

kimberly lessard — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:38:33 +0000

I just learned of arts death and am very saddened.peggy,I am sorry for your loss.I was privelaged to liveon the farm with art and peggy. Art showed me and my family unconditional love and became a mentor to me and my children. We will continue to shine his light in his dream of peace.goodbye art.you are missed. Kim and family.

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:04:44 +0000

Dear Sahal–
Thanks for your note and reflections — and thanks especially for giving all of us who loved Art that wonderful photo of him.
Peace–Rose

By: Sahal Abdulle

Sahal Abdulle — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:51:18 +0000

What a sad news this is. Art was a good human being. I have stayed in his farm and photographed him. “Art Gish on his organic farm in Athens, Ohio” is one the photos that I took.

He had a profound effect on my life and I’m sure so many others had the some experience.
I learned a lot from him. He was a wise man, the world will miss him.
rest in peace Art Gish

By: dlclair

dlclair — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:35:29 +0000

HOW SAD that a man of this calibre who stood up for the rights of others throughout his life has been taken in this sudden manner.
May Art rest in peace; and may his family and friends find comfort with this loss at knowing how great the work Art did was for humanity!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:03:51 +0000

Rose what a beautiful tribute to Art’s life. Art’s life was a daily testimony to his deep beliefs. I had the privilege and honor to spend time with and travel with him to numerous peace actions in D.C. and elsewhere. Have spent hours, days with him and I have never heard a harsh personal word towards anyone only love and deep concern. Now I have heard him seriously criticize the violent policies and actions of governments and individuals supporting those governments but never personal attacks on anyone.

Art Gish was a living breathing example of the love of Christ. He believed deeply. His example always keeps me trying harder. He has inspired so many.

By: dale hess

dale hess — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:06:02 +0000

Greeting from Melbourne, Australia. I was greatly saddened to learn of Art’s tragic accident. He has been an inspiration to me for more than 36 years. I keenly feel the loss of his presence and hold Peggy and other close supporters such as Cliff and Arlene Kindy in the Light.

By: editterry

editterry — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:19:45 +0000

You’re right about Art. Here’s a better link than the short Columbus Dispatch story about Art Gish’s death:

http://www.athensnews.com/ohio/article-31680-prominent-local-activist-dies-in-farming-accident.html