Brian Haw is a man who I have often described as an inspirational person, a true warrior for peace and a man who I have been in awe of for many years due to his unwavering commitment and dedication to his campaign for peace in Iraq. He is not fearful of voicing his objection to the hanous crimes and deceitful actions of government at the cost of innocent human life, when he speaks he speaks from the heart and so he always seems to say exactly the right thing, he speaks simply and yet powerfully. He is a true voice.
And so it was with great pleasure and joy that that I watched him receive the award for Channel 4's Most Inspiring Political Figure 2007
He has suffered in his campaign while fighting for his beliefs (although I reckon he would say that it's rubbish to suggest that when you consider the sufferings of those less fortunate than himself), the cold wet nights of a smelly, noisy, aggressive, central London is no picnic stop, and he has been camped there not for weeks or months but for years. Many years. To see him gain recognition and to be given the opportunity to speak in his wonderfully unchallengeable style was a great moment and a small little reward for his hard work and endeavours.
On the occasions that I have met Brian and been granted the honour of chatting to him, he has been enlightening and wise with his calm and reasoned manner, and also has the gift of wit about him which makes him a pleasure to talk too.
(sometimes he really isn't in the mood for dialog, and why should he be, I am basically walking in to his front room and seeing if he wants a chat...its not like he can close the door on the world for 5 Min's and keep himself to himself, hes there on public display ,24/7 ,365)
http://www.parliament-square.org.uk/
cut and paste this Link to go to Brian's Web page and find out more about him
Here is a video of him receiving his award and also getting the chance to tell to the faces of those who propagated and gained from this criminal war, why they must stop it.
(The basted politicians look ashamed of themselves, just as they should do!)
Brian Haw ...Not the Queen speech
Brian gives his own message to the nation
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