Friday, 23 March 2018

R I P Robert Forrester

Robert Forrester, secretary of Justice for Megrahi, died yesterday after a short illness. It is immensely sad that he did not live to see the disgraceful conviction of Abdelbaset Megrahi overturned, a cause for which he worked unstintingly over many years. In the words of James Robertson, "Robert was a man whose intellect I admired and whose personality I liked immensely. I very much doubt he anticipated watching over us from another place, but I sincerely hope that if and when we achieve a result in the cause of justice Robert will somehow be alongside us in spirit, revelling in the success."

5 comments:

  1. Robert will be sadly missed. He brought enthusiasm, compassion, wisdom and good humour to a cause he believed in and worked tirelessly for. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

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  2. Very sad ... Robert we miss you, Robert Forester has done great work of justice for Al Megrahi... by by Edwin Bollier & MEBO.

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  3. Such terribly sad news. Robert was a driving force for JFM and their fight for justice. My sincere thoughts and condolences to all family and friends.

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  4. I can't believe it. Quincey Riddle gone?? Witty, energetic, insightful. In the beginning I thought he was a young intellectual, until I saw a picture of him and understood that he was not young. One of our greatest. Unbearable.

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  5. This is very sad news. I always found his comments accurate, supportive and witty. We have lost another campaigner for this great cause. is there a bio or obit anywhere?

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