Extraordinary people……..

Having just watched on the BBC news, the parents of Jimmy mizen, he was the 16 year old who went to the local shop one day and ended up dead after being stabbed, his parents were an inspiration, dont ask me how but they said , their son died because of anger, them being angry would not help bring him back.

it put me in mind of Colin Parry, the father of Tim Parry who had died in an IRA bombing a few years ago, it was this part of Colin’s speech at Tim’s funeral that I will always remember ………

‘If my son becomes a symbol of peace and gives everyone a new sense of hope after such a tragedy, then that will be Tim’s unique achievement”.

Other Parents who have shown bravery above and beyond, Sara Payne, the mother of Sarah Payne who was murdered by a paedophile, she has always conducted herself with dignity and is one of the people I admire for her courage alone.

So, to name just a couple, what drives them, is that they need to channel their energy into something after such tragic losses? Is it do or die? the only way they can carry on? whatever the reason is all of the above have worked tirelessly, setting up charity foundations in memory of their loved ones………… are they an example to us all? or are thye just living the best way they can, making sure their loved ones are never forgotten, leaving a lasting legacy.

There are of course many many others showing courage and bravery and living life the best way they can, but, it does make me wonder how they do it, my own 2 daughters are , like many other parents 2 of the most precious things in my life, I’m not so sure I could forgive anyone who harmed them, I just hope I am never in a position to find out.