| Statement on Music
Day
On Oct. 10, what would have been Danny's 39th birthday,
our global community came together in a moment of music
and harmony to celebrate the First Annual Daniel Pearl
Music Day as a message of tolerance and understanding
throughout the world.
Danny lived a life that knew no geographical boundaries,
with a spirit that knew no prejudice. Through journalism
and music, Danny communicated friendship, understanding
and mutual respect in many parts of the world, whether
he was interviewing ordinary people or world leaders,
performing with orchestras, teaching violin to disadvantaged
children, playing fiddle or mandolin with folk and bluegrass
bands, or simply jamming with friends and strangers.
The global Music Day concerts empowered peace-loving
people around the world with the awareness that they
are not alone, and that, standing united, humanity will
prevail. Hundreds of thousands of music lovers are with
us today, from Hong Kong in the East to Los Angeles
in the West, playing music that Danny loved and reflecting
on the consequences of extremism and intolerance.
This is your triumph, Danny; it is our triumph too,
a triumph of humanity over savagery.
The Pearl Family
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