Comments on: In memoriam Lisa Bellear

By: Jen Jewel Brown

Jen Jewel Brown — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:29:16 +0000

Hey it’s really great to read this stream of marvellous recollections of Lisa the lighthouse. Coming up towards three years since she slipped away now. For anyone who missed my obituary in the Age/SMH/Green Left Weekly (edited version),there’s a link here

xJen
http://australia.poetryinternationalweb.org/piw_cms/cms/cms_module/index.php?obj_id=7931&x=1

By: Faith

Faith — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:40:00 +0000

The NAIDOC march rested on the steps of Parliament and a young girl’s beautiful voice sang a song of joy. On the other side of the road,lights at red, we watched and listened. From among ‘us’, came another girl, her beautiful features made ugly and twisted with hatred, as she bellowed out a parody of the anthem, drowning out the sweet song, sucking out life and oxygen. Instinctively, my feet moved away, towards the group on the steps. Lisa was there with a word and a warm smile to welcome me across. Thanks for being the Bridge – Life, love and joy always.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:42:00 +0000

Dear Lisa,
It was devistating to us to hear that you passed away so suddenly and cut short a full and giving life. Thankyou for being so warm, loving, kind and generous of spirit. There isn’t too many like you around and the world would be a better place with more people like you. We will miss cooking the barbi on Kim’s front porch, and seeing you just about everywhere we went. Love to all who feel her loss, she has left a mark that is undeniable. What a classy woman!!!
Love from Allirah Dryden and Katrina McAuley

By: Djaambi

Djaambi — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:55:00 +0000

We heard the shocking and sad news that our beautiful sister girl Lisa had passed away late last week. We all stood on the film set and cried, holding onto each other. The four of us Tammy Clarkson, Aaron Pedersen, Leroy Parsons and Richard Frankland. After the initial shock and after the first wave of tears and grief, a flood of memories came rushing back to us all. And then we all shared stories about Lisa.

We talked of her photographs, her poetry, her radio show, her vibrant and giving spirit, her wonderful smile and most of all her golden soul. We talked about how at seemingly every community event she would be there, documenting our people, our struggle, our warriors, our heroes and somehow amidst all of that documenting how she had the time to give voice to the issues that we as a people face, and always giving that beautiful smile.

We talked about her laughter and we talked about what a wonderful gift to the world she was and how we had all been touched by her. Then we cried some more.

We all agreed that she was so special that she must have been needed somewhere else and thats why she was taken from us so quickly.

Without Lisa, the world is a poorer place, any individual who knew her, who was photographed by her, who was touched by her is a lucky person and a wealthier person.

We are grateful that she was involved in our lives, we are all immensely proud of her achievements and we will all hold a special place in our hearts for her.

Regretfully we cannot be at the memorial service, nor will we be able to be at the funeral. We send our love and respect to all of her family and her friends.

Below is a short letter to Lisa.

Dear Lisa, Sister Girl,

What a wonderful warrior you were, what a wonderful gift you have given all who knew you and what a beautiful legacy you have left with your photographs, your art and your voice and your wonderful spirit.

Thank you so much for what you have given us and our people, thank you so much for being a part of our lives and thank you for the love you touched us with.

We will all miss you.

Our Love and Respect,

Aaron, Tammy, Leroy and Richard.

By: DAVID DRYDEN

DAVID DRYDEN — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:35:00 +0000

TO MY SISTER LISA, WE DANCED, WE LAUGHED, WE JOKED, WE HELD HANDS, WE ATE, WE KISSED, AND WE SAID SEE YA,
I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU DARLIN LADY

AND I AGREE WITH ALL THE ABOVE AND BELOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BLACK STRONG WARRIOR WOMAN XOXOXO

FROM DAVID DRYDEN YORTA-YORTA

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:20:00 +0000

Hey sis

thanks for showin me the way…

love always….

By: C.Davis

C.Davis — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:16:00 +0000

I met Lisa a few times during my uni days and crossed paths at every political action Melbourne hosted. Lisa was everywhere that counted, with a huge amount of energy and committment. Her talent we know. I am saddened by the news and pass on my thoughts to those who loved her. I’ll remeber her as a striking, witty, passionate warrior woman indeed.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:40:00 +0000

I was a first year student when i first heard Lisa speak at the NOWSA conference in Brisbane in 1993. She blew my mind and made my pulse race. i loved her humour and her directness and her sense of performance. she got me curious and angry and feeling like i had a responsibility to break out of my white world. she was inspiring and i pay my respects to her and send love to her loved ones

By: skepticlawyer

skepticlawyer — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:48:00 +0000

Thanks Gillian. I won’t be able to get along to the Friday tribute due to work commitments (I’ll actually be in Mackay), but strongly encourage as many people as possible to go.

If anyone takes digital photographs, please pass them along to Vicki-Ann so I can put a couple up on this page.

By: gillian

gillian — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:53:00 +0000

Love you Lisa! big cheers for a life well lived and so full of love. sending my deepest wishes of strength and compassion to your families and all who loved you.

i would like to publicly pledge to work with all who are willing to keep your passions and dreams alive.

this friday, july 21st there will be a memorial for Lisa in brisbane at 10am at the Bringing Them Home plaque in orleigh park (corner of forbes st and hill end tce) hill end (near west end) all welcome. if you need more info ring me on 0407 465 218.

in tribute,
gillian