Lorne Blair great loss

A creative light has been lost. Lorne Blair, film maker, writer, bon vivant, raconteur and adventurer, died recently in Bali.

Lorne and his brother Lawrence, brought Indonesia to the attention of the wider world with their film The Ring of Fire -- a film that captured a rapidly fading collage of cultures before the inexorable march of development began to homogenize the wonders of Indonesia.

To those of us who could only marvel at the dust his feet left behind as they flew through life, Lorne's loss is enormous. This is not only an obituary but an expression of profound blessing. That we knew him and had time to share his laughter and the odd bottle of wine is of great joy. That he has gone, reminds us of the importance of living with integrity and with an eye on freedom. May your spirit fly.

MELODY KEMP

and SEAN FOLEY

Jakarta