Author: Anthea » Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:22 am
17 February (part 2)Today (Sunday) my oldest and dearest friend appointed me to be his advisor. A position I have gladly excepted
I am not about to reveal his identity or any of his plans but I would like to tell you a little of his past
He is a Kurd from Turkey, though his grandparents come from what is now South Kurdistan. I point this fact out because a great many Kurds moved about the traditional Kurdish land before it was divided.
My friend came here to escape from the oppression of the Turkish regime long before anyone had even heard of Ocalan.
My friend, my Kurdish brother, could not even read or write Turkish let alone English, his wife had never even held a pen, he could speak a little Turkish but he and his wife were bought up to speak Kurdish.
He came here not understanding a word of English. He lived in terrible conditions and his first job was as a dish washer in a hotel. All washing up was done by hand in those days.
He has NEVER claimed a penny in state benefit or been in debt.
My friend taught himself English, and his English is better than mine now, much to my shame as I am an English teacher
He has had many businesses and will probably have a great many more.
Being one of the first Kurds to come to England he has spent most of his time helping other Kurds from all parts of Kurdistan. He is a PROUD Kurds and a truly wonderful person. He lives for the day that Kurdistan becomes FREE
The first words my friend said to me, over 30 years ago, was "I am a Kurd". And he has been saying those same words ever since to anyone who will listen
My best friend

My Name Is KURDISTAN And I Will Be FREE