Comments on: Founder Of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” & Community Activist Cherisse Luxa Passes Away

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:56:14 +0000

I learned so much about community organizing and politics from my friend Cherisse. Her voice will be missed.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:22:42 +0000

Enough good things cannot be said. Cherisse worked hard and always took time to be a friend. She will be missed.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:51:56 +0000

Cherrise used to walk by my house often, and I would talk with her fairly frequently about all the happenings in Burien, and most certainly–about politics.

As others have said, she had a knack for getting down to and understanding the granular details of issues, but also still having the ability to understand the bigger picture.

She worked her tail off, fighting for the annexation of the North Highline area. And she made no bones about her desire to annex ALL of it, as she felt that total annexation was the best solution. She put a tremendous amount of time and energy evaluating and scrutinizing over the various annexation scenarios, and of course–letting the Burien City Council know how she felt about their course of action (or inaction).

Heck, she even lobbied down in Olympia on issues regarding annexation. All on her own time, and all because she thought it was the right thing to do.

She will be missed by all that knew her, as well all her neighbors and friends in the Seahurst neighborhood.

Deus exsisto vobis…

By: Brian Bennett

Brian Bennett — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:53:52 +0000

Cherisse was a tireless and incredibly well-informed advocate for Burien and the region. We will miss her tremendously as a friend and mentor.

By: Ian Gunsul

Ian Gunsul — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:10:36 +0000

This is indeed a sad passing. Not just for me but for our whole community.
I am proud and honored to call Cherisse a friend of mine. Everytime I raise my voice, put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard in the ongoing fight for the community and country we all have in our hearts, I will think of Cherisse.
Thank you for your insight, arguments and advice. You will be greatly missed.

By: Greg Duff

Greg Duff — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:26:37 +0000

Cherisse was passionate about her politics. She fought hard for North Highline to be annexed to Burien. She will be sorely missed.

By: Joe Fitzgibbon

Joe Fitzgibbon — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:40:38 +0000

Cherisse was a dear friend and a mentor, and her passing leaves a giant hole in our hearts.

If you or anyone you know can help provide a home for two of Cherisse’s cats (who would really like to stay together), please comment here! They are sweet 4-year-old kitties who need a loving home. Thanks.

By: Rebecca Wells

Rebecca Wells — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:26:50 +0000

This is so sad. We will sorely miss Cherisse.