Arthur Gish

Arthur G. Gish (August 15, 1939 – July 28, 2010) was an American peace activist, preacher, writer and public speaker.

"[3] Much of Gish's activism since 1995 focused in the Middle East, and was channelled through the Church of the Brethren's Christian Peacemaker Team program .

[1] A ruddy and distinctive presence, Gish spent much of his time overseas working in Hebron or At-tuwani in the West Bank.

Art Gish opposed capital punishment and attended a vigil at the Athens Court House whenever a state execution was taking place.

[1][4] Arthur Gish was killed on his farm in Athens County, Ohio, on July 28, 2010, when his tractor overturned and caught fire.