Glory to Said Meygaag Samatar!
The 7th of May 2008 was another sad day in the life of
all Somalilanders because another candle that lit the
politics domain in the history of modern Somaliland is
put down!
A great leader has fallen, but his ideas and vision
will not, as he held to his principles with a
courageous and truthful commitment in fighting for the
Democracy of Somaliland. Despite all conditions and
circumstances, Prof Meygaag was always committed to
his homeland and for every valuable step along the
way. A Mr. McManus once said if you are big enough for
your dream, your dream isn’t big enough for you. Said
Meygaag had big dreams for Somaliland especially on
its international recognition. He was one of the few
men left who was honest & committed for our National
flag to fly freely with pride and respect in the blue
sky. Although we all want to have an impact on the
world around us these days, Said Meygaag made sure
that his slice of the pie was well accomplished. As
the founder of Sopri, he stood ready to assist us in
an effort to make his dream of “modern Wagooyi” come
true. He has gone where no Somalilander has gone
before. Said Meygaag had the desire and a million
dollar character packed with energy to persuade each
of us towards a noble cause for our sweet country.
We pledge to our people in Somaliland and to the
symbol of their struggle that we will continue to
march and on his path and with his method, with the
courage and the will of all Somalilanders to pursue
their dream to lithe that light at the end of the
tunnel for their international recognition.
My condolences to his wife, dearest kids and to his
immediate family and May God rest his soul in peace.
After every hardship, there is ease and Said Meygaag
Samatar is now resting in a very peaceful place in the
hands of Allah but he will be sorely missed here on
earth!
Siham Ahmed
Seattle, Wa
Siham_lander@hotmail.com
