The city council finally voted to rename the street after Corporal Fuller. It has been a long and draining road to get here but I am relieved we kept pushing until the end. We will be watching to make sure the signs go up exactly as promised.
December 12, 2015
Final supporters
We, the residents of the Ralph Bunche Community and the City of Benton, Arkansas, respectfully propose the following renaming to Dixie Street, which is located in the Ralph Bunche Community:
Cario "C.J." Fuller Street
In honor of Corporal Cario Fuller, born March 5, 1947 and reared in the Ralph Bunche Community, who served honorably in the U.S. Army beginning August 1966 and was killed April 9, 1967 in the Binh Dinh Province during the Vietnam War. By this our petition, we request the same be submitted to the officials of the City of Benton, Arkansas, to the end that the same petition be adopted and enacted by the City of Benton in a timely manner.
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October 24, 2015
The weight of this work has been heavy but seeing this level of momentum reminds me why we started. We are moving forward because the community deserves this change.
Reached 100 supporters
October 24, 2015
58 Comments
I'm a resident of saline county and always have been. I'm also a veteran of the United states Marines. I totally support this petition and I think we all should Honor are Veterans and Corporal Fuller who gave their life for our freedom. Semper Fidelis
Cairo Fuller...aka CJ was my cousin...I only heard stories about him from my Aunt Goodun'. She loved her son. He gave his life for a country at a time when the same country did not love him...Vietanam War...during the Civil Rights Movement...I pray we honor him and do the right thing.
Mr. Fuller was killed during my first year of teaching at Benton High; when I think of all the wasted years the tears still come easily. We lost so many young people like C. J. Fuller in a senseless war; this is the very least Benton can do.
C J was my very good friend and classmate. We were the class of 1965. The very last class to graduate from Ralph Bunche High school. It is my honor to sign this petition. He was the only person of color to give his life for this country from our community. The time is now to Honor him.
I grew up at 1517 Dixie Street which was one house from the "Fuller's Field" were we all played football as kids. This is really significant and would mean a lot to all of us. Really hoping and praying this change is made. Kinnis Pledger
Please stop the madness and rename this street
1518 S NELLEY STREET
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The city council finally voted to rename the street after Corporal Fuller. It has been a long and draining road to get here but I am relieved we kept pushing until the end. We will be watching to make sure the signs go up exactly as promised.
December 12, 2015
Final supporters
We, the residents of the Ralph Bunche Community and the City of Benton, Arkansas, respectfully propose the following renaming to Dixie Street, which is located in the Ralph Bunche Community:
Cario "C.J." Fuller Street
In honor of Corporal Cario Fuller, born March 5, 1947 and reared in the Ralph Bunche Community, who served honorably in the U.S. Army beginning August 1966 and was killed April 9, 1967 in the Binh Dinh Province during the Vietnam War. By this our petition, we request the same be submitted to the officials of the City of Benton, Arkansas, to the end that the same petition be adopted and enacted by the City of Benton in a timely manner.
Updates
October 24, 2015
The weight of this work has been heavy but seeing this level of momentum reminds me why we started. We are moving forward because the community deserves this change.
Reached 100 supporters
October 24, 2015
58 Comments
Wow!! This has brought tears to my eyes, that is my uncle I never got the chance to meet, only through pictures as a little girl and stories from my Dad, Carl Fuller. I'm very Honored I'm so sure my Father and Grandmother Malisie Fuller would be also.
I'm a resident of saline county and always have been. I'm also a veteran of the United states Marines. I totally support this petition and I think we all should Honor are Veterans and Corporal Fuller who gave their life for our freedom. Semper Fidelis
Cairo Fuller...aka CJ was my cousin...I only heard stories about him from my Aunt Goodun'. She loved her son. He gave his life for a country at a time when the same country did not love him...Vietanam War...during the Civil Rights Movement...I pray we honor him and do the right thing.
Mr. Fuller was killed during my first year of teaching at Benton High; when I think of all the wasted years the tears still come easily. We lost so many young people like C. J. Fuller in a senseless war; this is the very least Benton can do.
C J was my very good friend and classmate. We were the class of 1965. The very last class to graduate from Ralph Bunche High school. It is my honor to sign this petition. He was the only person of color to give his life for this country from our community. The time is now to Honor him.
I grew up at 1517 Dixie Street which was one house from the "Fuller's Field" were we all played football as kids. This is really significant and would mean a lot to all of us. Really hoping and praying this change is made. Kinnis Pledger
Please stop the madness and rename this street
1518 S NELLEY STREET
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Wow!! This has brought tears to my eyes, that is my uncle I never got the chance to meet, only through pictures as a little girl and stories from my Dad, Carl Fuller. I'm very Honored I'm so sure my Father and Grandmother Malisie Fuller would be also.