September 11 - 1897: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of Kaffa, bringing an end to that ancient kingdom.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Moving On But Not Forgetting
Time has passed, many things have moved on but we must never forget what was lost that day 13 years ago.
The Canadian cartoonist Bado (Guy Badeaux) penned this editorial for La Doit on September 11, 2004. It is still as poignant today as it was 10 years ago.
September 11 - 1897: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of Kaffa, bringing an end to that ancient kingdom.
September 11 - 1897: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of Kaffa, bringing an end to that ancient kingdom.
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2 comments:
A very appropriate image. Gone but not forgotten.
Manhattan as Kitezh. Apt idea.
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