WATCH: 7-year-old Violin Prodigy Leah Flynn Hopes
To Bring Peace To
Ferguson Through Music
By: Lilly Workneh
Source: The Huffington Post
All of
America has been stirred up by the recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, but one
little girl refuses to let those in pain continue to suffer without hearing the
sweet melody of music and hope. Seven year old Leah Flynn, from Sanford is
musically gifted and hopes to use her gift as a monition to bring joy and hope
back into the lives of those who have only seen terror in Ferguson during these
past months. This little girl is YouTube famous for her skill of playing the
violin, and now she is famous for playing “The Prayer”, “Amazing Grace” and “Let
There Be Peace on Earth” on St. Louis’ Fox 2 News. Leah was declined by Governor
Jay Nixon of Missouri and Police Chief Thomas Jackson, she had originally planned
to perform in Ferguson, Missouri directly to the people living in the misery
themselves. However, clearly she found a way to touch the hearts of the
residents of Ferguson and all of America.
It is
young and kind hearts like Leah Flynn that help Americans hold onto hope and
love. Because of this little girl people in Ferguson are reminded that we hold
them dear to our hearts and all protesters and recognized and these injustices
are not going unseen. It is important for people to read about this young
American girl because she represents all that is still good in America. There is
a bigger picture to be seen and understood in this article and in this act. This
shows all people that we must contribute to those who are trying to overcome a
rough time in any way possible.
