"This elegy captures the love of farm workers and the Latino community, all who yearn for justice, for this irreplaceable hero. César's life is the lucero, the light that provides vision to the path, with the glow of energy generated by the struggle. This elegy invites all to march in César's path, to attain the hope and promise of his legacy—a legacy made simple by César so everyone can participate in the quest for justice. César's lucero spotlighted the attainable victory, the solution to end the suffering of farm workers, a union, "the farm workers' house of justice" where those that feed the world can end their suffering and have a final voice over their lives and destinies." —Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers.
César Chávez's accomplishments in fighting for the rights of farm workers, civil rights, enviromental justice, and non-violence stand next to two of the 20th century's greatest leaders—Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—Carlos Santana
Each of us has a role in building the "house of justice." Each one of us must meka a commitment to build a better society. Yes, we must organize. We must work together. Whe must fight against oppression. In this way we honor Cesar and all the good men and women who have strggled to better our lives.—Rudolfo Anaya
