Bob Crow on Greg Tucker
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the funeral and wake for Comrade Tucker. It was a very inspiring event which was attended by around 250 trade unionists and political activists. I thought Bob Crow’s speech was very good indeed and am posting it here. Further videos, photos and tributes can be found on the Socialist Resistance website.
h/t Liam MacUaid
Jim Denham said,
April 17, 2008 at 6:35 pm
A privilege indeed, Tami. Though one that I’m sure you’d have preferred not to have arisen. Thanks for reporting on this, and also, previously, for having announced the news of Greg’s death in such a warm and comradely fashion. He was a good man and a sound, brave comrade and I’m sorry I couldn’t make the funeral and wake. I’m raising a glass to him now…
voltairespriest said,
April 17, 2008 at 9:20 pm
A great loss indeed, and well done to Bob Crow for giving such an appropriate and warm oration. I didn’t know Greg, but was aware of how well thought of he was by almost all of the left in the UK, and that is a unique feat in itself that surely speaks to his character. My thoughts go out to his family and friends, and I hope we all make sure that his fight was not in vain.
Tom Rigby said,
April 19, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Greg was a very fine comrade indeed. The point Bob Crow makes about the patient and respectful way he dealt with political differences rings very true and was a mark of the man.
The funeral was a fitting celebration.