An inspiration to us all.

I’m sure by now most of you have heard the sad news about the death of the former finance minister Brian Lenihan. It came as a shock to me however i was aware that he was battling cancer but I am not one to follow the news very often so I had no idea how bad his cancer was and how much his health had deteriorated. Since the news that he passed away I have been listening to the radio and reading things on the internet about how great a man he was. I have been reading some of the tributes from leading figures in the business and economic world for former minister of finance Brian Lenihan.

'His quick intellect and grasp of constitutional detail made it a pleasure to conduct professional dealings with him. His death is a major loss to public life in Ireland,'  said Professor Honohan.

'Brian displayed great personal courage, strength and dedication to the public good, during a period of exceptional economic challenge in the life of Ireland and Europe, 'Brian's extraordinary personal and professional contribution, have ensured that he is and will always be held in the highest esteem by those of us who worked with him in Europe. In placing his duty to the nation above his personal difficulties, Brian Lenihan has provided us with an outstanding example of public service,' said Olli Rehn EU economic affairs commissioner.

Mr Lenihan worked tirelessly at getting the economy back onto a sustainable footing at a time of unprecedented economic crisis. 'Brian Lenihan's passion, energy, and intellect were clear to all those who had dealings with him and are a testimony to his deep dedication to public service, said Danny McCoy  IBEC director general.

'He always worked for his country and he worked for the best of Ireland and I suppose in the end what anybody in public life would wish to do, and that's what he did." said Mary O Rourke.

These were just some of the things that people said about Mr Lenihan.  After reading these comments it is clear that Mr Lenihan was loved by many and that he will be sadly missed.He is truly an inspirational man whose dedication for his country was clear. He never turned his back on his country eve while fighting cancer. He battled through cancer while trying to get Ireland through one of the most turbulent period in the economic history. To me this man is an inspiration to people all around the world.

My thoughts are with family at this time, may he rest in peace.

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