http://disqus.com/by/keithjohnsampson/enSun, 16 Aug 2009 20:26:49 -0000http://cheri-thomas.blogspot.com/2008/11/marine-sgt-jan-pawel-pietrzak-wife.html#comment-14924293<p>The tragic story of Sgt Jan Pietrzak, USMC and Quiana Faye Jenkins-Pietrzak brings overflowing tears to my eyes, as it is so heart breaking to read. Those of us who have dated outside our own race or have married or would marry the person they love are especially touched by this tragedy. When in love we know that race is transcended and that the basic truth is that we are not of different races but we are of one race, the human race.</p><p>The promise of this unique and dynamic couple will not be fulfilled. The family of love they would have created is now lost. Up to now I always thought that I only had to watch out for angry stupid white people, when with a woman of color. I am so naive.</p><p>Those of us who know the truth of inter-racial relationships must now stand, united and strong and to honor and respect the memory of this wonderful, beautiful couple.</p><p>“A woman by any other color is still a woman.”</p>keithjohnsampsonSun, 16 Aug 2009 20:26:49 -0000