Vale John Percy

August 20, 2015
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John Percy. Photo: Vinil Kae

John Percy, well-known socialist and member of Socialist Alternative, died in Sydney on August 19. He was a life-long activist and his involvement in many campaigns spanned more than 50 years, from the protests against the Vietnam War in the 1960s.

An obituary will appear in the next issue of Green Left Weekly. His funeral is on Tuesday August 25 at 3pm at Erskineville Town Hall. For more information visit the Facebook page In Memory of John Percy or email Roberto Jorquera.

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