| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
member34258
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
|
|
|
|
 |
pies4ever 
Joined: 11 Feb 2002
Location: rosebud,vic,australia
|
| Post subject: James Hardie campaigner Bernie Banton dies peacefully |  |
|
Asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton dies at home
November 27, 2007
BERNIE Banton, who led the fight to force building giant James Hardie to establish a $4 billion fund to compensate thousands of asbestos victims, has died.
61-year old Banton died at his Sydney home at 1am (AEDT) today, with his family by his bedside.
He had been diagnosed in August with peritoneal mesothelioma, a secondary abdominal cancer that experts say leaves victims with an average of 153 days to live.
"Bernie Banton died peacefully in his sleep this morning at around 1am,'' Phil Davey, a family friend, said in a statement.
"He was at home and was surrounded by his family.
"Bernie's family has asked me to thank the Australian community on their behalf for their support for Bernie.''
Mr Davey said the family had asked for privacy.
Mr Banton was the public face of the six-year fight for the fund to compensate victims of asbestos-related diseases caused by products made by former James Hardie subsidiaries.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22828493-661,00.html
_________________
As Reg Reagan Says-Go And Get Stuffed..!! |
|
|
|
|
spoljar 
Joined: 16 Mar 2004
Location: Lynbrook
|
| Post subject: | |
|
James Hardie effectively allowed him a couple days of peace when you think about it!
F@#kin Discrace. 
RIP Bernie. A Real Hero. |
|
|
|
|
Culprit 
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
Location: Port Melbourne
|
| Post subject: | |
|
| If it wasn't for the Unions no one would have known his name as no one would have helped him fight. Hockey and Abbot showed their contempt for a workers rights. RIP Bernie. |
|
|
|
|
nomadjack
Joined: 27 Apr 2006
Location: Essendon
|
| Post subject: | |
|
| Stinking scumbags that sat on the board of JH while they dragged this out should by hung, drawn and quartered. A genuinely good man who has made a positive difference to thousands of Australians lives. |
|
|
|
|
Proud Pies
Joined: 22 Feb 2003
Location: Knox-ish
|
| Post subject: | |
|
RIP Bernie, you gave a great fight and never ever gave up. Many more Australians thank you for your tenacity and the Unions who helped you achieve the remarkable feats that you have.
Deepest sympathy to his family.
You have deserved your State Funeral.
_________________
Jacqui © Proud Pies 2003 and beyond |
|
|
|
|
Alec. J. Hidell
Joined: 12 May 2007
|
| Post subject: | |
|
Very sad indeed
_________________
The one man in the world, who never believes he is mad, is the madman. |
|
|
|
|
John Wren 
"Look after the game. It means so much to so many."
Joined: 15 Jul 2007
|
| Post subject: | |
|
| Frank Stone wrote: | _________________
If you don't fight you lose |
rip bernie banton. true aussie courage.
_________________
Purveyor of sanctimonious twaddle. |
|
|
|
|
member34258
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
|
| Post subject: | |
|
No David, eddiesmith, etc, etc posting in this thread?
No? |
|
|
|
|
David
I dare you to try
Joined: 27 Jul 2003
Location: Andromeda
|
| Post subject: | |
|
RIP, and sympathy to friends and family.
From what I know, the man did a lot of good work for raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos and also the corruption of the James Hardie corporation. He certainly hasn't died in vain.
P.S... what makes you think I wouldn't post in this thread Member? Are you suggesting I dislike people who seek compensation for wrongs committed against themselves and others? If anything, I hope Banton has paved the way for others who might otherwise feel that they are powerless in the face of corporate might.
_________________
All watched over by machines of loving grace |
|
|
|
|
Culprit
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
Location: Port Melbourne
|
| Post subject: | |
|
| Nice News today with James Hardie trying to delay court proceedings till Bernie departed. No doubt with the backing of Hockey, Abbot and Howard. |
|
|
|
|
Alec. J. Hidell
Joined: 12 May 2007
|
| Post subject: | |
|
| David wrote: | RIP, and sympathy to friends and family.
From what I know, the man did a lot of good work for raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos and also the corruption of the James Hardie corporation. He certainly hasn't died in vain.
P.S... what makes you think I wouldn't post in this thread Member? Are you suggesting I dislike people who seek compensation for wrongs committed against themselves and others? If anything, I hope Banton has paved the way for others who might otherwise feel that they are powerless in the face of corporate might. |
So we should say sorry to the stolen generation then?
After all, you had nothing to do with Bernie's death
_________________
The one man in the world, who never believes he is mad, is the madman. |
|
|
|
|
Northern Pie
We are watching!
Joined: 27 May 2001
Location: Queensland
|
| Post subject: | |
|
RIP Bernie YOU fought the good fight against injustice and won and for that YOU will be a hero for those who take up the rest of the fight in your honour...
this is not the thread for that sort of crap Frank, get over yourself for 2 seconds and pay some respect.
Cheers
_________________
“NEVER LEAVE, NEVER GIVE UP ON THEM AND ALWAYS BE THERE AT THE END TO CLAP THEM OFF THE GROUND. WE ARE COLLINGWOOD SUPPORTERS SON, EVEN IF THEY BEAT US, WE ARE STILL BETTER THAN THEM”!(my mum) |
|
|
|
|
Alec. J. Hidell
Joined: 12 May 2007
|
| Post subject: | |
|
| Northern Pie wrote: | RIP Bernie YOU fought the good fight against injustice and won and for that YOU will be a hero for those who take up the rest of the fight in your honour...
this is not the thread for that sort of crap Frank, get over yourself for 2 seconds and pay some respect.
Cheers |
I decide what I will post not you (Get over yourself)
_________________
The one man in the world, who never believes he is mad, is the madman. |
|
|
|
|
Northern Pie
We are watching!
Joined: 27 May 2001
Location: Queensland
|
| Post subject: | |
|
Obsolete........
Cheers
_________________
“NEVER LEAVE, NEVER GIVE UP ON THEM AND ALWAYS BE THERE AT THE END TO CLAP THEM OFF THE GROUND. WE ARE COLLINGWOOD SUPPORTERS SON, EVEN IF THEY BEAT US, WE ARE STILL BETTER THAN THEM”!(my mum) |
|
|
|
|
|
The Rules
FAQ
Usergroups
Calendar
Search
Log in
Register
