Sunday 22 March 2009

Jade Goody 1981 - 2009

Only the good die young. It's a phrase that has become all too familiar with the passage of time, with countless of our greatest pioneers being plucked from existence far before their time. And here is the latest, one of England's great ambassadors for peace, truth and beauty.

In her short time walking this cruel sphere, she spoke out against injustice wherever she saw it, selflessly promoting tolerance between cultures, and always making efforts to bridge gaps between people the world over. When she wasn't flying the flag for a better world, she was creating didactical material to further both the mental and physical aspects of human nature, that even after her passing, we will still continue to learn from.

Who could deny the impact this wonderful lady had on our world, and who could say what she had left to achieve, if in 27 short years she achieved so much? Certainly comparable to Princess Diana were her efforts, and no less tragic was her death. A deficit encroaches on this world, a gaping absence that will remain for time immemorial.

And so we must thank both Jackie Goody (Jade's Mum) and Endemol, for bringing this beacon of light into our otherwise bleak and ever darker world. We can only imagine as Jade's spirit is guided towards the gates, God's face will shine; "This is my child, with whom I am best pleased". Sometimes a spirit shines so brightly that perhaps it's not meant to be contained on this earth, and maybe, just maybe, it was destined to belong with heavenly creatures.

Onwards then Jade, and upwards too; towards the final curtain you now fly. Onwards to continue your thankless commission, your selfless servitude and relentless toil. Fern Britton sings (the fat lady).

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