Friday 9 December 2011

United In Sadness And Gratitude

At times they pull people apart and can be the cause of friction, yet at others they can unite people together, to put aside differences and pay respect to a great. Whether you listen to Metallica or Pixie Lott or support Liverpool or Manchester United, following the loss of life people come together to celebrate the greats of their respective industries. The death of Gary Speed sent shockwaves throughout the world never mind in football alone.
Gary Speed played in the first football match my dad ever took me to see, and his commitment to the sport and professionalism is a model that all young footballers should work from. And I want to say thank you to Gary for helping to introduce me to the sport that has brought me so much joy over the years. Long may your memory live on.
May we also never forget the great music icons that leave us. From Barry White to Amy Whinehouse, they are all people who's job in life was doing something that they love. A choice in life I am determined to fulfil.
Finally I wish to call out to the Music industry and Sporting world, to take notice and offer as much support as possible to any person in need of help. They are not always straight forward 'normal' lives that these starts are thrust into.


A banner I made and displayed at the Leeds v Nottingham Forest game.