Javier Iribarren was one of four people who walked the final mile from Abilene to Haskell in solidarity with the Hazahzas and all mistreated immigrants. Following is his email in response to news of four more Hazahzas released.–gm
Dear Jay and all of you,
Great day indeed. I am humbled by the joy and by the enormity of the odds. I am humbled by your humility, courage and dedication, my dear friends. Last night, at home, after coming from the event honoring Dorinda alongside other feminists that have changed America, my heart became full thinking of all of you. Changing history means to talk the talk and walk the walk. It means above all to be walkers.
I want to tell the Hadahzas a few things:
We are walking
alongside you
Your fear
matters to us
Your future
Your children’s future
as important
as our future
as our children’s future
I ask for your forgiveness
from the deepest part of my heart
With the best of my soul
for taking so long
to walk alongside you
I love you
Broken homeland
Broken hearts
Broken tears
Broken promises
No more
I love you
You know where to find me my good friends
Javier Iribarren
Texas Civil Rights Review 