Date:	Fri, 19 Jan 1996 04:50:01 -1000
From:	koconnor@iinet.net.au (Karen O'Connor)
Message-Id: <4dob2p$jg3@classic.iinet.com.au>
Organization: iiNet technologies
Subject: Empty Skies over New Zealand

Just sometimes, one meets someone who completely unselfishly makes the 
world a whole lot better place to live in for everyone.

Without a doubt,  one person who did this was James White from New 
Zealand.  James organised the New Zealand World kite festival in 
Napier,  and what a special place to be Napier was last March!  The 
sky was filled with kites from many, many nations.

Kites are fun,  the festival was fun,  but it was a whole lot more 
than that too.  It was a time when the world was one place,  where 
everyone was friendly and laughing and enjoying themselves.  It was a 
special time that we will all remember for the rest of our lives... 
and tell many other people about,  and  it will surely become one of 
the legendary kite festivals,  one of the most special events we have 
been to.

Sadly, James has passed away.  But the Napier festival will live on in 
our memories,  and maybe someone else will continue this wonderful 
event and the world will be an even better place.

Thank you James

Karen O'Connor,  Western Australia



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