O adeus a Martha de la Cal – Peter Wise
16/01/2011 Deixe um comentário
por Peter Wise (texto lido na celebração da vida de Martha de la Cal, 16/01/11, Linda – a Velha)
Martha was a unique, indomitable and unforgettable woman.
She will always be here for us in our memories, just as she was always there for us in so many ways:
- always there to welcome colleagues who then became steadfast friends, to show them the ropes, to give them meals, to get in touch and care how they were getting on;
- always there to organise a party for a friend or colleague’s new baby, or a despedida for friends who left Portugal, but always remained cherished friends;
- always there with practical help and affection when her friends were sick or in trouble;
- always there as a fearless and independent journalist to ask the difficult questions and to go out and discover the real story behind the headlines;
-always there in her articles keeping a watchful, but always warm and affectionate eye on what was happening in Portugal;
Martha was always there to share and celebrate her great enjoyment and interest in life and to celebrate her love of life with her family and friends and colleagues.
Martha was always there. She is still is here now and always will be here in our memories and in our hearts.