2 responses to “Greg's Funeral”

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   twp77

   April 17, 2008 at 10:48 am

   Well done comrades on a wonderful service. It was truly inspiring to hear all of the amazing tributes to Greg from RMT members and political activists from across the country. It was also a useful reminder that no matter how rubbish things may get sometimes on the left, that the hard work of carrying the flame of socialism does make a difference in the lives of workers and makes one’s life very much worthwhile. Viva Greg Tucker!

   PS – The website looks great! I am sure Greg would be proud!
   PPS – Liam I sent over a few photos for your use

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   Mike Calvert

   April 17, 2008 at 11:43 am

   Liam/Terry et al,

   A combination of what I have written elsewhere.

   I knew Greg quite well for about ten years then had slightly fewer conncetions with him. I remember his activities in the IMG/SL/ISG and in the trade unions and the Labour Party in Lambeth, where I was also active.

   Greg was a great guy as I have said before on other blogs and although we were politically separated many years ago, 1991, I still owe Greg a debt of gratitude to recruiting me to the SL in 1983, for introducing me to many people I still consider friends even though our paths have diverged considerably. Many of whom were at his funeral yesterday.

   Greg’s funeral and wake were-I thought- quite a wonderful and fitting tribute and acknowledgement of what the life of a revolutionary socialist should actually be about.

   There was a magnificent turnout at both with memories and speeches from Greg’s friends and comrades

   For me it was like a walk down memory lane: meeting former members of the South London IMG/SL/ISG. There were former Labour councillors from the heady days of the eighties. Some of these people I have not seen in fifteen years or more. Utterly amazing.

   There were great memories from Joan and from Anna Tapsell and from Alan Thornett and others too numerous to mention

   I sadly had to leave just as Charli was speaking to pick up eleven month old Danny, so I missed whatever came about in the rest of the evening as I left at 4.30. In my view what we all need to take from yesterday is that the struggle goes on and if we can all do just a little of what Greg did the world will be a much better place for all working people.

   Mike

   PS

   With beers and orange juices we salute the memory of Greg!

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