September 11 is one of those dates I will never forget. Obviously because of 9/11, the World Trade Center attacks, four years ago today, but also the murder of Anna Lindh, Sweden's Foreign Minister, two years ago. Anna Lindh was a role model, not just for us in the Social Democratic party, but for many Swedes in general and people abroad, and she was the natural successor to Göran Person, the Prime Minister. Now two years on there's still no real heir, a fact that's perhaps not causing the party's problems but definitely not helping the situation.
You can read more about Anna Lindh and her memorial fund here.
My friend Helena used to work for Anna Lindh. She was visionary, hardworking, and had great integrity. Her loss was bad for Sweden and bad for Europe as a whole.
ReplyDeleteThey say those the gods love die young.