CONCEPCION PICCIOTTO, PRESENTE!

1/15/1936 - 1/25/2016

On January 25, 2016, at the age of 80, Concepcion Picciotto died of complications a week after falling down in a major snow storm. She had been maintaining a round-the-clock vigil for global nuclear disarmament in front of the White House for 35 years. At her memorial service on February 27, 2016, her attorney Mark Goldstone, among others, gave a glowing eulogy. There were articles and videos posted online around the world. The Washington Post announced Connie's death on January 25, 2016, and did a followup article on March 1, 2016 which concludes that the vigil is continuing, so far. No longer the responsibility of just one or two individuals, the antinuclear vigil now belongs to the people of Washington DC ... and the world! The finest tribute we can make to Concepcion, and to William (Doubting) Thomas, who founded the vigil on June 3, 1981, is to help keep it going! Below is Concepcion Picciotto's personal website.

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About the Vigil The Vigil in the News Concepcion's Personal History Photos, Video and Audio of Concepcion Abuses and Threats Email Concepcion





Introduction

Mr. President, meet your closest neighbor: Concepcion Picciotto.

The tourists come and go on Pennsylvania Avenue; the presidents, the inaugurations, the dignitaries and the political scene is always changing. But some things remain the same in Lafayette Park, across the street from the White House in Washington, D.C.





She stands directly in front of the White House; she has been called "The Little Giant", a paradox, a mystery. Concepcion Picciotto is one who stays; through the rain and snow, the arrests, the abuses and threats through the years. Since 1981, Concepcion, or 'Connie' to her friends, has continued a vigil for world peace against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; and that she would still be here 32 years later

The Vigil: Past To Present

The following excerpts are from the many articles that have been written by sympathetic and malicious reporters alike to give you a real PIECE OF HISTORY. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the many publications and supporters over the years who have contributed their ideas, energy, and compassion to keep the vigil going. Any representation of articles is for the purpose of exhibiting the TRUTH, and to tell the story only, not for any personal gain. This web site has been contributed by friends. Sincerely, Concepcion Picciotto.

March 1, 1997.

Reflections of the Past: The Early Years In The Beginning: (Just click the article name

if you want to read the rest of the story.)

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1982

By Kathleen Tyman

WASHINGTON TIMES STAFF