09 Sep Harlow Council Leader pays tribute to a remarkable Queen
Councillor Russell Perrin, Leader of Harlow Council, said:
“I share the country’s sadness of the passing of our much-loved Sovereign. It is hard to imagine Great Britain without her gentle majesty. She was true to her words until the very end ‘Duty first, self-second’.
“The deep affection for The Queen is felt globally as the people of nations from across the Commonwealth and around the World pay tribute to a truly remarkable leader. Her legacy will remain for centuries to come, she will be sorely missed by all.”
“I would like to share at this time a very touching poem by Joanne Boyle, it reads as such:
‘Phillip came to me today,
and said it was time to go.
I looked at him and smiled,
as i whispered that “I know”
I then turned and looked behind me,
and saw I was asleep.
All my Family were around me,
and I could hear them weep.
I gently touched each shoulder,
with Phillip by my side.
Then I turned away and walked,
with My Angel guide.
Phillip held my hand,
as he lead the way,
to a world where King’s and Queens,
are Monarch’s every day.
I was given a crown to wear
or a Halo known by some.
The difference is up here,
they are worn by everyone.
I felt a sense of peace,
my reign had seen its end.
70 years I had served my Country,
as the people’s friend.
Thank you for the years,
for all your time and love.
Now I am one of two again,
in our Palace up above.’
“My thoughts are with His Majesty The King and the Royal Family at this difficult time.
“As a town I know we will stand together in the days ahead, to support each other, the King and the Royal Family and to remember our great Queen.”
