Extract from a Letter to Fr Geoff Bottoms from Gerardo Hernandez, USP Lompoc
This year is almost gone and it has been a very important one for the cause of the Cuban Five. The solidarity has increased all arouind the world and we are receiving more and more support each day despite the "conspiracy" of the big media to keep the truth about our case hidden.
Our friends from the UK have been "pioneers" in the solidarity with the Five and their support and love has always been present giving us strength and courage in our struggle for justice. We know that you have been yourself working real hard to spread the word and support of our case and together with our friends of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign are doing a very important job.
On behalf of the Five and our families I would like to express once again our deep gratitude for your tireless solidarity with the Cuban people and with your brothers prisoners of the "Empire".
We wish a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year to all our brothers and sisters in the UK hoping that 2004 will bring happiness, peace, love and success to all of us.
Thank you so much!
A POEM TO THE CUBAN REVOLUTION ON THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS VICTORY BY ANTONIO GUERRERO WITH A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY OF THE CUBA SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN IN THE UK
Revolution that carries
in your virile veins
the emancipated blood
of the mambi and the start,
blood of your palm trees,
blood of your mountains,
the good sweet blood
of all hope.
Revolution that walks
unstoppedly,
you march, as powerfully
as a flooded river,
with your torrent of ideas,
precise and truthful,
affronting the offence.
You are the visible voice
of millions of people.
You are the light that guides,
the invincible trench,
the dream made presence.
You are a heart
fraternal and of peace.
Happy anniversary
eternal Revolution!
Best wishes.
Happy New Year 2004!
Venceremos!