Your Thoughts. The passing of Diana is a tragic event. No words are enough to express the deep sorrow felt by many who came to know and respect her for what she was doing for humankind at large. Mehdi Shallwani from Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada Who caused the death of Princess Diana? The paparazzi, many people said. But are they really? The paparazzi are journalists. Their jobs are to inform and answer the public's questions. People are very interested in Princess Diana's life. Thus creating a need for news about her. And this need prompted journalists striving to obtain more pictures and information about Princess Diana, at the cost of her privacy. I am not trying to find excuses for the atrocious behaviour of the paparazzi. I just want to look at both sides of the coin. There are limits to everything. What could and could not be done? What is the furthest a journalist can go to get a piece of news. It all boils down to restraint.
Death will not end your quest for giving life I n the end your image will live forever And thousands that were blessed by your smile Never will give up hope of a better world And we will carry your light Dirk & Michelle - Hong Kong Few words can express the feelings of sadness, grief and sense of loss that the people feel, not just in the UK but world-wide. The People's Princess You helped those in need, Whatever their need was. You gave your love and affection, Without hesitation or bounds. The kindness you displayed, Your grace and beauty, Inspired people the world over. You were more than a Princess, More than a Lady, More than a Mother of Two, You are and will forever be, The Queen of people's hearts. Anthony Josey, Guildford, UK It is with sincere sorrow that I extend my sympathies to the people of Great Britain at the death of Princess Diana. I am just a year older than was the Princess and always felt a special connection to her as she was the first person of my generation that became such a world renown figure. I shall greatly miss her presence in the world. Lisa Howard Oklahoma City, OK USA My name is Krasimir Angelkov from Bulgaria. I was shocked when I learned about a death of the Princess Diana and my family too. I want to send my condolences to all Britain people and to Princes William and Henry. We always will feel sorrow for our favourite Princess. I wish the Princess Diana had got a royal funeral. Whomsoever we may blame or punish, the loss incurred to the world is irreparable. No one can understand God, and His decisions. May such a tragedy never happen to any celebrity in the world. Many lessons to be learnt and many rules to be implemented. May God rest Princess Diana's soul in peace. God bless her two sons. ...Pooja Parwani... Words seem so hollow and futile at this time...however, I find myself deeply shocked and distressed by Diana's death. As I have always considered myself totally indifferent to the monarchy, it is all the more surprising that I now feel so absolutely moved by the violent and premature events of the last few days. Diana's death will probably create the most enormous void of the 20th Century - I truly believe no other individual has or will ever touch the lives of so many ordinary people. My thoughts are now with her children. I hope desperately that the Royal family can dispense with the hoary formality that Diana herself so disliked and give her sons the love and support they will need in the difficult years to come. The world truly lost one very special person...one big-hearted lady...somehow I wished that in the living, she gets her true happiness...but now we all know it's in the after life that she's getting this. Princess Di, you'll forever be in our hearts.... Dannitess B. Besa Manila, Philippines My husband and I grieve for the loss of Diana. No matter what her title, she was a humanitarian. In a world where so few people take the time to care for each other, she not only took the time but made the time. She chose to love others -- for this the world will always love and remember her. To Prince William and Prince Harry, always remember that she loved you and tried to give you a better world to live in. There is no greater gift than this. Kevin and Lara Clemence, Maryland, United States of America I wish to express my grief concerning the Princess' death. I couldn't believe the news when I heard it! I didn't really know her very well and who really could except those who were her friends and family, with the news showing so many different polarised perceptions. I never really realised how pretty she was until I saw some pictures of her on a late-night television show. She seemed to always try her hardest, in view of her political stance and her humanitarianism. I believe I will really miss her and wish I had known her better. The death of anyone so young is a waste. If there is any wrongdoing involved, I hope the perpetrators are brought to justice in the quickest and fairest manner. I wish Diana's family peace and express my condolences concerning her death. Love, John P. Pickren Ernest Hemingway once wrote "The world is a fine place, and worth fighting for". Well she didn't get enough time to agree with the second part. Though she desperately tried. Yes the Lady is gone. The last real royal has left our world. It's in the human nature to destroy the precious and the beauty in our life. DIANA you'll always be in our hearts. May you rest in peace and may your soul finds the happiness you didn't find in this ugly world. My sympathies and my condolences go the two young princes and may God give them strength to carry on and also go to the Fayed and the driver's families. Hani SALIB. Alexandria, Egypt. I am deeply shocked over the untimely demise of Princess Diana, she was really People's Queen and people in Pakistan will remember her as "Guardian of poor & sick people". Amir H. Ansari,, Karachi, Pakistan My wife and myself are both still in shock over the grievous loss of a beautiful Princess and desperately caring lady. Britain has lost our best and only true royal ambassador. To us she will always remain Her very Royal Highness in every sense of the word, our every thought is with the family of the Princess, especially Princes William and Harry. We hope they will be so proud of their wonderful Mum and take some consolation in seeing just how much the world loves her. Our condolences also go out to the Fayed family and friends for the tragic loss of their son. We will all miss you Diana, so very much. Christine & David Hackett Leicestershire UK Princess Diana, she had wanted to become the 'Queen of the People's Hearts'. She has succeeded to do so. And she will always be the QUEEN in my heart. I have come to love the Princess since I was a child. Her actions and ways truly inspire me and I am greatly touched by her. I express my deepest sympathy to the family of Princess Diana. Prince William and Prince Harry, I am truly sorry for the demise of your mother. I do not know what else to say. Please do take care. To those journalists and lots of others, please, try not to be too harsh. Can you please try to at least be a little more subtle? And, "PRINCESS, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE QUEEN OF MY HEART" From, Cindy Chen (Malaysia) Dear Diana, Until now, I can't believe that you had gone ... far away ...... I love you and I will placed you in my heart ..... forever .... Please get your happines in your new place God bless you ..... from rina, Jakarta, Indonesia She walked in beauty like the night, more royal, more real, more loved and loving. She was Britain's true Royal, and the only one who earned her place. Mary Lou Harris The Princess of Wales was without a doubt the most inspiring part of the Royal family. She spoke her mind and demanded what everyone else expects from being part of the human race; loyalty, privacy, love, & respect until it was clear that this would be denied her soley because she demanded it. There has never been a more "real" royal than Diana. She was the buffer for her sons, teaching them the "human" and acceptable side of human nature. Who will do that now? Laurie J. Hauser United States How can someone who you've never personally met, talked to, only read about in papers, or seen on TV, yet seriously affect you when you hear that she dies? Diana must have done something right. A great loss to Britannia! Never has anyone in recent time caught our admiration and indeed the world's. I hope the "establishment" as she called it come up with something that will further enshrine her and keep her memory. Martin Adu (British), Netherlands A great lady has left this world. My heart is filled with sorrow. She was a wonderful combination of beauty and brains. I really admire the way she took to social service. She had true sympathy and compassion for the needy and the poor. Even God cannot help but admire His creation. May God rest her soul in peace, and give strength to the Royal Family to bear these tragic moments. My special feelings for Princess Diana's sons. ..Pooja Parwani. She will never be forgotten. We are very sad. Manuel and Luisa Otarola Lima, PERU. We have lost a true and caring ambassador who was dedicated to alleviate the suffering and who gave hope to so many people across the world. Her love and compassion will live on forever. Let us hope that Diana's efforts were not in vain and we can summon the political courage to bring about the changes she so energetically campaigned for. As we approach a new millennium, perhaps Britain should consider naming the proposed millennium building at Greenwich as a fitting tribute to her. All our thoughts are for her sons and close family at this tragic time. To the star which lit our way: Diana, Princess of Wales. by Stephen Bartlet-Jones (17), Wilson's School, Wallington, London Borough of Sutton. The clouds descend, the sun withdraws, Misery muzzles her rays, The canaille's canon in virtuous wars In her own warmth decays. Your relations of rock and gaseous kin, Left you floating through space ignored: But �twas you, not your peers, around whom all did spin; It was you whom the people adored. You roused the remnants of remorse, In forests razed by sin, Till gorgeous blossoms outshone gorse: A war you waged, you�d win. And yet the warmth which washed the earth Burnt within its crust: And rendered this star of inestimable worth Impotent, impoverished dust. Your name and fame, if not your flesh, Will ever drive your cause; Benevolence will not die with death, And nor will our applause. You have escaped the endless hunt, And all you did endure; We loved you: quem di diligunt adolescens moritur.
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