Let's pay tribute to Tony

kipling · Post by **kipling** » 13 May 2007, 19:02

I feel like everyone else in this country today. I am utterly devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with Tony Blair's family. My heart goes out to them.

We are today a nation in a state of shock, in mourning, in grief that is so deeply painful for us. He was a wonderful and a warm human being, although his own life was often sadly touched by tragedy. He touched the lives of so many others in Britain and throughout the world with joy and with comfort.

How many times shall we remember him in how many different ways - with the sick, the dying, with children, with the needy? With just a look or a gesture that spoke so much more than words, he would reveal to all of us the depth of his compassion and his humanity.

I am sure we can only guess how difficult things were for him from time to time. But people everywhere - not just here in Britain - kept faith with Tony Blair. They liked him, they loved him, they regarded him as one of the people.

He was the People's Prime Minister, and that is how he will stay, how he will remain in our hearts and our memories for ever.

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 13 May 2007, 19:37

hav'nt seen news today . Is he ok ? Know he's stood down but that was Thursday . Can't see anything on news !

Jamesie · Post by **Jamesie** » 13 May 2007, 19:45

Had to have a look at the BBC after reading that as I was assuming he was deid. Nothing to suggest so however.

kipling · Post by **kipling** » 13 May 2007, 19:49

Sorry to panic you - or get your hopes up (?) It's Blair's Lady Di speech from 1997 - slightly tweaked.

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 13 May 2007, 22:10

very good. You deserve a special twin packed lemon slice. I'll have the other one.

kipling · Post by **kipling** » 13 May 2007, 22:56

mr magnolia wrote:very good. You deserve a special twin packed lemon slice. I'll have the other one.

Yeah, cheers, Mr Mag. Serious point, though - has Tony Blair been good for the country?

Here's his valedictory.

http://politics.guardian.co.uk/tonyblai ... 54,00.html

I'd be interested in what people think.