Write Letters to Kings Bay Plowshares 7 Activists
Published on June, 44 2021
All of the Kings Bay Plowshares 7 were convicted and imprisoned for their nonviolent action at the largest nuclear submarine base in the world on April 4, 2018. Photo from kingsbayplowshares7.org, used with permission.
By Randa Solick
WILPF Santa Cruz
July 2021
Seven Catholic plowshares activists entered Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base in St. Mary’s, Georgia, on April 4, 2018. Kings Bay is the largest nuclear submarine base in the world, with six ballistic missile subs and two guided missile subs based there.
The seven chose to act on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who devoted his life to addressing what he called the “triple evils of militarism, racism, and materialism.” Carrying hammers and baby bottles of their own blood, the seven attempted to convert weapons of mass destruction. They hoped to call attention to the ways in which nuclear weapons kill every day, by their mere existence and maintenance. This was the latest of 100 similar actions around the world beginning in 1980 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
The Kings Bay Plowshares 7 were all convicted and imprisoned.
Go to www.kingsbayplowshares7.org to see details about their lives and motivations, donate, sign the petition to drop the charges against them, or join a local action.
These Catholic Workers would very much appreciate letters from us while they’re imprisoned:
Mark Colville #03610-036, Metropolitan Detention Center, PO Box 329002, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Martha Hennessy #22560-02, Hampshire House, 1490 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101
Carmen Trotta, in home confinement, can get mail via Catholic Worker, 36 East First St., NY, NY 10003
Patrick O’Neill #14924-018, write him at FCI Elkton, Federal Correction Institution, P.O. Box 10, Lisbon OH 44432.
Glare Grady, #01264-052, write her at FPC Alderson, Federal Prison Camp, Glenn Ray Road, Box A, Alderson WV 24910.
Inmates may only receive letters in blue or black ink on pure white paper. These are photocopied and given to the inmate. Use your full name in the return address and include the prisoner’s full name and number. Some letters with return address stickers are being returned so we recommend writing it out. But the authorities seem to be somewhat arbitrary. Also put your return address on the letter itself as the envelopes may not be given to the prisoners. See the website for more details.
