He was hard to ignore
published: Sunday | June 13, 2004

THE EDITOR, Sir:

I WAS deeply saddened to learn of the murder of Brian Williamson. My heart goes out to his family and friends and the many whose lives he touched one way or the other. His life was surely not in vain. I've never even met the man, but as a champion for human rights and primarily a a gay rights activist, he was hard to ignore.

We actually communicated occasionally across the miles and had some very interesting discussions on human rights issues affecting Jamaica. Brian, a Canadian/Jamaican who had the option to leave it all behind and return to living in a more progressive Canadian society, chose to remain in Jamaica, a place he loved, he dared to stand up for what he believed in, without fear or prejudice in a society filled with hate and so many prejudices.

He was not ashamed of himself nor his sexuality which never defined him as a person or his outlook. For those who laugh at his murder, it's a sad reflection of the mental state of many Jamaicans, especially in this modern era.

I am, etc.,

L.CREARY

creary_lp@hotmail.com

Canada