This guy in the link below published in the Northern Advocate is an inspiration to all.
Being recognised, for his selfless work in helping youth, months following his death at only 30 years old.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11542760
People like this are great losses to not only their families and friends but to their communities.
This guy had pushed the boat out for local youth, even in the face of being ripped off at his café.
But he still saw the need and filled it.
In talking about selfless people, I often consider how lucky we are to be in New Zealand when I see the violence and oppression in other countries.
I have been proud of Kiwis small and great, generally.
The All Blacks - with the actions of Sonny Bill Williams giving his medal to the young boy in England last week and now the team taking their strongly-fought Rugby World (Webb Ellis) Cup to a hospice to share with people who are going through their last moments in life.
The above examples, I like to think, are what being Kiwi is all about.
However, I've been really disappointed in some attitudes that are not in agreement with SB Williams gesture and I agree that although they have been accused of wrong, the inmates at the detention centre at Christmas Island need their country to stand up for them in at least ensuring basic human rights are adhered to.
In the two cases, referred to in the immediate latter, lets put the Kiwi back in our approach to these situations and lead the way on the international scale.
Just an opinion. Would love to hear what you think.
To your health!
Beating the Odds - BTO
