Ashok Pillai: 6th Death Anniversary – 19 April 2002

[Guest guest]

Another April, the end of spring -flowers, fruits, wheat and heat.

A room full of people and discussions around HIV – outside the window is a

beautiful tree adding more leaves in place of many that fell off when the early

spring claimed its stakes –tender shining and reddish offshoots catching the

rays of sun and transforming into fluttering bold, green and fluttering heart

shapes whistling as the wind fleets through. All this brings memories of your

passing Ashok on April 19, 2002 at INP+.

You are remembered this day for inspiring many to choose a path of activism.

Many excellent activists have taken your path leading and lending their voice –

advocating actively for issues of people living with HIV. And every year liken

a tree adding leaves the movement of people living with HIV – INP+ and PWN+ has

added in leadership that strengthens the movement.

You are remembered for sowing the seed of courage and commitment in their heart

that will live on for ever.

In memory of spirit of activism ignited by Ashok please do light a candle from 1

to 4 pm on April 19, 2008 in your own homes and offices.

" AIDS INDIA "

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