Last night sometime in the dark night a small single engine plane , a Piper Went down somewhere in the ATLANTIC, aboard that plane was a great man and by association, a wonderful woman and sister in law,, This man Ive met only a few times, on a social level, A Heavy Weight Fight,a dinner , a few drinks and upon my return from KOSOVO, he along with his uncle, Senator Ted Kennedy met me along with the first two refugges ever to come to our shores..He inspired me and used his wealth to help the poorest children in the world, and from him I learned that fame and wealth dont necessarily mean you have to be a glutton and that moderation is essential for being happy, A quiet and modest man who took great pride in his work..His position and stature in this Country put him at the same level of Royalty in Britain and as we all watched in Horror when Princess Diana lost her life along with her Fiancee in a tunnel in Paris,, the world mourned..Now we see again another example of Lifes value and how each and every one of us will in fact return to dust, where we came from...
I urge every single person, wherever you are,whatever you do to learn something from this tragedy..
All mankind is from Adam & Eve, an American has no superiority over a non American nor a non American has superiority over an American: also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has superiority over white. The only thing that makes one person rise above others are his actions, words are meaningless, actions are everything. Learn that every human is a brother to every other human and by hurting him you only diminish yourself.
We are all here for a brief visit and how you touch others determines your value..Dont take what isnt yours and only what you earned or is freely given. We are all created equal infront of God but we each have very unique roles to play, so respect those around you, even if you differ on certain things.. We are all from the same House.
Treat your spouse with love care and your children with compassion and mercy, for they will carry your love or rage till they meet their end as well. Lastly you should always want for your brother the same as what you want for yourself..
Never attack but only defend or prosecute those who hurt the innocent and less sophisticated..Your reward will come later. In this I believe.
If we all did these things, we would all know what happiness is, John ..knew these things.
I will miss you , you were a great man.
I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family, may God bless your soul and watch over you ..
Rest In Peace,
Friend,
Anthony |
