Dennis leads opposition to the Iraq War-2007
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Dear Cathy,
I was thinking about you and Dennis and recalled fondly how we went Latin dancing together years ago. No one can ever forget his amazingly warm and happy smile!
All my love,
Sharon
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I was heart broken when I heard the news of Dennis's passing.
Dennis was a very special and unique person. He was fun loving, easy-going, warm & had an infectious smile. He enjoyed being with people, socializing with the enjoyment of life and love of family & friends .
Dennis was a passionate and tireless warrior for social and economic justice In the labor movement, as well as his community and society as a whole.
He was mentor to countless people, innovator, educator, leader and a social advocate for change.
Dennis had profound impact on me.
he was like an older brother who spent time guiding me through difficult situations. He never failed to reach out & help
Denisv will never be forgotten by me or my family.
Dennis accomplishments shall live on .
May he rest in peace & in power.
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I had the good fortune of meeting up with Dennis Serrette in the 1980s in New York City. We were both drawn to independent electoral politics as an avenue for social justice. This was the Reagan Era. Fear and anger were core emotions of the time. I can remember one of the first times I met Dennis, he came walking into a very serious planning meeting, with that beaming smile of his! He stopped me in my tracks. And, then, throughout our friendship, he taught me that it was possible, alongside of fear and anger, to experience joy and happiness. In fact, it was the way to go! That lesson stays with me, as I walk through, with his beloved family and community, the grief of our collective loss.
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Man, I was so privileged and honored that Dennis shared amazing and true stories from his life and struggles during my oral history interview with him a dozen years ago. I was blown away by his clarity of vision for radical transformation of society, his courageous fight for black liberation and working class emancipation, his inventive, strategic organizing skills, his deeply felt anti-war positions, his zest for life and his love of family. What a beautiful human. Thank you, Dennis!
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I remember Dennis first as a very charismatic and wonderful union leader. He was a left/progressive and respected leader of the CWA. He had a lot of gorgeous kids and a beautiful/accomplished young wife. Dennis and Cathy were at just about every music performance I ever had. My deepest condolences to Cathy and the family. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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My condolences to Dennis's family. I first met Dennis when I was hired into CWA and we would often teach together and BMIU. I'm really going to miss my friend.
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My earnest condolences to Cathy and all members of the Serrette Family!! It is difficult to express my grief and regret, having learned today of the passing of Brother Dennis Serrette. A bold, passionate Fighter For Justice and Liberation, Dennis was a model of what it means to fiercely oppose injustices while loving humanity and life in all its complex forms. I was blessed to work with Dennis in both Black Men In Unions (BMIU) and the United Association for Labor Educators (UALE); and I am a more compassionate, insightful, and committed agent of change for workers everywhere through those connections with Dennis.
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To the Serrette Family - I would like to let you know that Dennis was the Best of the Best!
I met Dennis when we recruited him to come to Michigan for the University of Michigan’s Black Men in Unions Institute. We became fast friends and any time our paths would inevitably cross, Brother Serrette was always a beacon of solidarity and love. So so sorry for this tremendous loss for us and for you all especially.
I hope that the love, laughter and life lessons he shared with you serves as inspiration for the rest of your lives. And that his spirit and spark serves as a soul shadow for future generations of this incredible Brother’s legacy.
You have my deepest condolences.
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You have my deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful person.
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Most heartfelt condolences to my cousin big brother much love for you and yours forever
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Cathy , Sorry to hear about Dennis's passing and for the delay in communicating our condolences to you and your Family about it . Francie and I when we heard remembered fondly the evening we spent together wtith you both . Steve
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Please excuse the delay , but I just found out about Dennis’ passing. Please Cathy, on behalf of the entire Moasser family, please except our sincere condolences to the entire Serrette family. I will see you all on April 20, 2024. Trust and believe he might be physically gone, but his presence will live on through his life’s legacy. Rest in peace Dennis rest in peace!🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
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Thinking of you, Judge Cathy Serrette! You are in my prayers.
Dr. Cheryl Mercer
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I loved Dennis-his smile, his vision of justice, his wonderful stories, his lifelong dedication to transforming the world, his wonderful family-really everything about him. He was and is an inspiration and a model of how to lead a good life
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Dear Dennis Brother Cousin Thank You How Much You Educated Me! As We Were raised up.ln Harlem UnderOne Roof. Also Had Other relatives That lived in the Building Also ! Being a Great Part of The labor Movement With local 1199 And Also local 371 DC 37 The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree! My Name ls Lyle L.Braxton lm One of His First Cousins Along With My Dearly Departed Older Sister Shelley Ann Cromer ln One of Many Family Photos Dennis ls Holding My Sister Shelley When she was a Baby! And Also ln The Picture ls Our Older Brother Tyrone Braxton Along with My Nana Anna Willie Braxton and Aunt Martha Haynes The Three Sisters ❤️ ! My Sister Pola Was Born at a later time My Nana Dilivered Pola ln the Bronx ! Our Nana Was a Midwife.Growing up With the Serrettes Was Truly a Dream Come true l really Count it As a Blessings 🙌! We Were raised Not like Cousins.More like Brothers and Sisters. Sleep in ❤️ Loving Peace ✌️ Big Brother Cousin Dennis ❤️ Till We Meet again! Job Well done 👏 Your Cousin Brother Lyle 👏
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My sincere condolences to Cathy and the Dennis Serrette family. Dennis will be missed, and I’ll never forget his guidance doing the Black employees’ walkout of AT&T’s Western Electric service center in Pittsburgh, PA 1972. We were protesting the discriminatory treatment of Black employees but had little knowledge of how to deal with union and management until Dennis came to the rescue. With his leadership we were successful in getting our demands met.
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Respect, brother! Your guiding light, your dedication to the dignity of all will be missed Thank you for lifting us all up!
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JRR. I remember Dennis as an Equal Rights fighter. I joined his fight when we started The Vanguard Society. Which was a Black & Hispanic Society fighting against AT&T for equal job placement for minorities, RIP DENNIS I will always remember you!! JRR
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Dennis was a wonderful friend and union brother. As a leader and work colleague he was always ready to answer any challenge. He played an historic role in CWA and beyond for decades, always fighting for the working class and fighting racism and injustice inside the union and out. In his name we will carry it on!
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