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Farewell Dear Friend To Many

Archbishop Tutu you forever changed our world Dear advocate for freedom and peace Your legacy and values will live on forever In those whose hearts you touched and reached 1/13/2022

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Alexis Y.

Date: 2/15/2022 8:24:00 AM

Hi Betty, You've penned a good tribute to Desmond Tutu. Congrats on your win. Have a great day-Alexis

Betty Ladd
Date: 2/15/2022 7:14:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words Alexis - simple words for a great man - regards, Betty

Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/13/2022 8:56:00 PM

Great epitaph on Desmond Tutu. He is counted, together with Nelson Mandela, one of the great men, by the Indian social thinkers. Congratulations!

Betty Ladd
Date: 2/14/2022 11:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Christuraj - a simple epitaph that hardly seems deserving of that great wonderful man

Constance La France

Date: 2/13/2022 2:58:00 PM

Betty, congratulations on your win in the contest and your words for Archbishop Tutu are wonderful ~Constance

Betty Ladd
Date: 2/14/2022 11:10:00 PM

Thank you Constance - now when I read it the words fall far short of his greatness - regards,

Anil Deo

Date: 1/26/2022 10:08:00 AM

Thank you Betty, our Icon. Shalom shalom from a global citizen but Native to Durban, former Natal province

Betty Ladd
Date: 1/26/2022 6:14:00 PM

Thank you again Anil - I feel however my humble poem doesnt compare to the greatness of the great man