Self advocates across the UK have been left saddened and stunned by the untimely loss of Peter Lewis, disability campaigner and founder member of Cardiff People First, in the early hours of Saturday 28th April. Peter’s strength of character and positive personality will be remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
Cardiff People First has made the following statement about Peter, their friend and colleague:
“Peter Lewis was a much loved member and Trustee of Cardiff People First. He was a founding member and with us for 20 years.
He was passionate about disability rights and campaigning for equality and justice. He was a great public speaker, an ambassador. He was very well organised and took his role seriously.
He was well known across Wales for his motto: ‘Disability is not inability’. Something we believe in strongly at Cardiff People First.
He had a brilliant mind, and was well known for his jokes. He had a great sense of humour and loved making people smile. A true performer.
Peter was kind, warm, and reflective, a charming man, with a twinkle in his eye. He was a larger than life, unique, and positive personality. He was proud of his independence. He loved life and he loved people.
He is, was, and will always be an inspiration to us all.
He touched so many lives and we will all deeply miss him.
Peter used to say to us: ‘Never look at the negative because you never see the whole picture. Always look at the positive.’ Something we need today more than ever.”
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cardiff-People-First/66748461493
https://www.cardiffpeoplefirst.org.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-17901771
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https://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/apr/30/roath-murder-family-tribute-peter-lewis
