The force of personality of Gil Scott-Heron and Geronimo Pratt are unique and irreplaceable. I'm saddened by the loss of their beautiful spirits. But am inspired to carry on their truth, their light and their strength. Rest in love, peace and power to two titans of our time..
Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 - May 27, 2011)
Elmer "Geronimo ji-Jaga" Pratt (September 13, 1947 - June 2, 2011)
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The love that once was born can not die
For it has become part of us, of our life,
Woven into the very texture of our being.
Each of us would wish to leave some part of ourselves,
So here and now we bear witness to the one we knew in life,
Who now in death bequeaths a subtle part, precious and beloved,
Which will be with us in truth and beauty,
In dignity and courage and love
To the end of our days.
- Algernon Black
