In my view , having a public platform is a privilege , being elected to run a country is a privilege. For me a prerequisite of this position, is to understand the importance of upholding the shared values and conventions of a civilised society.  

Honesty , wisdom and respect is at the core of any enlightened, democratic, non combative society or world. Today, I would like to honour and remember all those good souls who gave their lives, and futures for others, and remember those grieving families who everyday live with their loss. 

This small Ex Votive painting is about those special and brave souls who have integrity and good hearts . Their worth can never be trampled under the hooves of any self serving ego, or dragged into their self made vacuous darkness.