Back in November an old mate of mine passed away - The Singing Socialist, Rex Munn. He was, without a shadow of a doubt, a great man. Over the past 6 months he's had a few send-offs, including the big one at the Waterside Worker's Hall that the Premier spoke at. A couple of weeks ago his name was added to the Workers Memorial at Black Diamond Corner in The Port.
Rex knew how to live, how to love and how look after his mates and their families. He also got into a bit of trouble in his time and sang his way out of plenty, too. But it was all in good fun or for good reasons.
Rex worked as a wharfie and unionist in Port Adelaide for many years. Being a unionist also meant he worked for international human rights. He'd be as pleased as punch to be honoured on the Workers Memorial where he's listed with lots of the Port's local heroes.
I was around at the Maritime Museum in Lipson St the other day and got a chance to hear his voice again from the Poverty Corner porthole. It's another great memorial to him and the good people of The Port
The Maritime Union captured some of Rex's history in a video. So take a couple of minutes to watch and remember.
I learned a lot from Rex. Thanks, mate.
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