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R.I.P. Peter De Mott – Presente! —indymedia ireland
Peace activist Peter DeMott dead after fall —National Catholic Reporter
Peace activist De Mott dies after accident —Ithaca Journal 2-21-09
Ithacan peace activist De Mott dies —Ithaca Journal 2-20-09

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http://socialistworker.org/2009/03/31/tribute-to-an-antiwar-activist
March 31, 2009

Peter DeMott
ON TUESDAY, March 17, antiwar and social justice activists in Ithaca, N.Y., gathered to watch the documentary film The Trial of the St. Patrick’s Four.
The film was screened to mark the sixth anniversary of an action of civil disobedience by four Ithaca Catholic Workers at an army recruiting center days before the [...]

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Published March 17, 2009 in the Ithaca Journal There is a guest book for comments on the Journal’s web site.

PETER JOHN DE MOTT
Jan. 6, 1947 – Feb. 19, 2009

Peter De Mott, 62, loving father, husband, son, uncle, friend, peace activist and Catholic Worker, died after a work related accident, February 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Ellen Grady; and their four daughters, Marie (23), Kate (20), Nora (16), and Saoirse (6); his mother, Marie Ryan De Mott; siblings, Joseph (Katherine), James (Lynn), Michael (Gemma) and Catherine Steel (Richard); mother-in-law, Teresa J. Grady; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann Grady Flores (Oscar Flores), Clare Grady (Paul Sayvetz), John Grady (Laurie DeFlaun), Teresa B. Grady; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, John Irving De Mott; and siblings, Mary, Stephen, John, and Charles.

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Peter De Mott was welcomed by enthusiasic friends and family at Ithaca’s Southside Community Center on the occasion of his release from prison having served his time for spilling his own blood at the army recruitment center in Lansing, NY, on St. Patricks’ Day 2003, on the eve of the U.S. assault on Iraq. He was joined by Clare Grady, Theresa Grady, and Danny Burns.

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Danny Burns posted this comment and clip of Peter in Iraq on youtube:

Lets hold Peter’s family within the circle of our love. And let us hold one another in love and compassion. Maybe it’s the best way to hold Peter among us. How will we make it without him?

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Dear Friends,

It brings me unspeakable shock & sadness to acknowledge the accidental passing of Peter DeMott at age 62. Peter chose to conduct his life among us in a way always aspiring toward humble & idealistic service to society, community & family. He was a tireless, articulate advocate for peace, & year after year he raised his voice & put his body on the line in opposition to war, violence & injustices regardless of where in the world their impact was being felt. His courage in the face of personal risk, in confronting obstinate unyielding institutions of great power, was an inspiration to countless numbers of activists. Likewise he taught us about equanimity & gentleness… through all the bruising uphill struggles to try to right wrongs on a societal level, Peter still presented himself to the individuals around him with unpretentiousness & calm dignity. His message in life was a positive one, & he would never surrender to cynicism.

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Dear Friends,

We are at a loss for words to describe what we are feeling about the sudden and tragic death of our dear brother Peter De Mott. Without knowing the ways in which each one of you has been touched by Peter we welcome each of you to share your grief and love with us. Below are moving words shared by our friend Art Laffin from the D.C. Catholic Worker and words from Peter himself.

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It is with very heavy hearts that we share the news of the death of our dear brother Peter De Mott. Peter past away this evening after an accident falling from a tree. We invite the community to wait for an email as to when services will be held. Please hold Ellen and their beautiful daughters in your thoughts and prayers. We thank the Jonah House Community, in Baltimore, for their loving note below. The Grady and De Mott Family

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