BASRY, Amal.

Told her story with compassion, humour and love and we will not forget her.

Refugee Voices.

Tuesday March 21, 2006, The Age

BASRY, Amal.

Amal Basry, 52, survivor of the SIEV X tragedy 2001 lived long enough to share her story, some listened, we became close. She escaped from Iraq and was shipwrecked in an overloaded Indonesian boat. Amal was one of about 40 who survived, 353 others drowned. Amal's son received a visa on the date of her death. Amal, what happened to you was unforgivable but for us you remain lovely and unforgettable.

Kate Durham and Julian Burnside.

Tuesday March 21, 2006, The Age

BASRY, Amal.

A dear friend, SIEVX survivor. A woman of great courage. Your story will live on as an inspiration for a just Australia.

Arnold, Dora and Alexander Zable.

Tuesday March 21, 2006, The Age

BASRY, Amal.

Indomitable spokesperson for the hundreds of women and children who died on the refugee vessel SIEVX. Sadly missed by everyone working on the SIEVX Memorial around Australia, especially Steve, Rod and Beth.

Sympathies to Rami, Daniella, and families in Australia and Iraq.

Tuesday March 21, 2006, The Age

BASRY, Amal. A survivor of SIEVX - Her voice has been stilled but her warmth & courage will endure. Deepest sympathy to all Amal's family.

Marg Hutton, sievx.com

Tuesday March 21, 2006, The Age

BASRY, Amal. When Amal lost her fight with cancer on Saturday afternoon a courageous lady passed away. We were fortunate to hear Amal hold a large audience of secondary students enthralled with her story of survival. She was warm hearted and generous despite the tragedies she'd experienced in her life.

Our sympathy goes out to Amal's family and close friends.

Isabel and Frank De La Rambelya.

Wednesday March 22, 2006, The Age

BASRY, Amal.

You were a true source of inspiration.

Martin and Marleen

Wednesday March 22, 2006, The Age

BASRY, Amal.

Survivor of SIEV X maritime disaster on 19 October 2001, died Melbourne 18 March 2006. Rest in peace, Amal, many of us will miss you.

Tony Kevin, Canberra.

BASRY, Amal.

Thanks Amal, you kept alive the dreams of so many who lost their lives in the SIEV X disaster of October, 2001.

You will not be forgotten.

From Steve Thomas, Anne Cloonan and family.

Thursday March 23, 2006, The Age

BASRY, Amal.

A survivor of the 2001 SIEV X tragedy that claimed 353 lives, you inspired with your courage and warmth. You will never be forgotten.

Sue, Vanessa, Mohammad, Ghazi and Ali (Perth).