I cant really express how much sadness we all feel today, as we wave goodbye to our longtime friend, Gerry Conlon. 15 years behind bars, for a crime he didnt commit, watching his father die in jail, seems enough injustice for anyone to have to endure.... After his release he dedicated his life to seeking out justice out for others. The world really needed him....and then to be taken from us so young? Im really struggling today to figure out where the justice in that is? So Im focusing on remembering the good times we all shared with him. We were so lucky to know you, Gerry, so so lucky. I remember singing to your mother, and I cant believe I have to find some strength to sing goodbye to you now. As I walk through the streets of Belfast today, they are paved with so many memories. One of them is the gig below, and then theres all the others... From Falls Road bars, to all night shebeens, From the nightmares inside To Belfast - boulevard of dreams, Nothing came close to the bad company Id keep, With those angels with Arma-Lites in stolen taxis. I sang a hymn to your mother, You held my daughters hand, And we talked about how one day wed all find the promised land. And at night I cajoled you, did all I could to persuade Til one night you agreed to wear shades. There was thunder and lightning There was wind in the rain The Lord tell the Devil - you better get ready its pay day Tell Jezebel - prepare my palace downtown Conlons painting Belfast red tonight, til all the lights go out The final result - Alabama 3, Guildford Four Gerry Conlon always knew how to score just one more. -Larry Love, Alabama 3 *Please support MOJO (The Miscarriages of Justice Organisation) who will continue to assist innocent people in prison, before and after their release. May their crucial work continue! Video: https://youtube/watch?v=UbCu1ayQlQI
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:52:36 +0000
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