Listen to Solidarity forever. It was the song played at Cindy Silva's service on Wednesday June 13, a fitting reflection of her life of service to the union, to farm workers and her commitment to their fair treatment. Cindy's husband of 35 years, Valentin Silva, began his career as a migrant worker, picking apples in the orchards of Michigan. Cindy began her career working with Baldemar Velasquez in Ohio, the renowned farmworker activisit and founder of FLOC (Fair Labor Organizaing Committee), AFL-CIO. Both Valentin Silva, and Cindy's son, Christopher, shared her inclination for social justice and often volunteered their time with Migrant Legal Aid, where Cindy worked for nearly 40 years. People from all walks of life have shared their memories of Cindy and her influence on their life, from migrant farmworkers to law clerks, to lawyers and judges. She was the catalyst for many careers and often the first to recognize someone's potential, encouraging their professional development and creating strong migrant advocates for the future. Her life is an a example of her three convictions: Service, Compassion, and Generosity. She gave of her time, opened her home to others, guided and mentored young women, and showed those around her how to live, have fun, and accomplish something meaningful and good. 

Cindy's sister Pam, and MLA Director Teresa Hendricks, her friend and co-worker for 25 years, spoke about her well-lived life and her impact on family and social justice. To read more about Cindy's life, to sign her guest book and to leave your own memory of her, visit her web page at www.lifestorynet.com