Perseverance — Page 189
PART III – My Return to the United States 189 Word got out in the Black Community that this racially motivated homicide should not go unanswered. Community rebel rousers were attempting to retaliate with violent riots. These individuals started attending some of our meetings in order to form an association with us and intended to create mischief under our organization’s name. They were going to use Fahim’s funeral as a springboard to their trouble making activities. They planned to smash windows, loot and damage cars after the funeral proceedings. Eventually the Zion Police Department gained knowledge of their intentions and wanted to ensure they had a presence at Fahim’s funeral. The Chief of Police and an alderman attended the funeral.