Xede - 27 Aug 2003:

I just came from Haiti on a 3 week vacation. Let me tell you this, my heart is crying, yes crying for Haiti. The Haiti I saw is not the Haiti I knew nor the one I left 20 years ago. What happened to Haiti, My Haiti Chérie. I used to sing that song "Ayiti Cheri, pi bèl peyi pase ou nan pwen..." I can't sing it no more because that Haiti is no more. But, I still love you Haiti. I love the memories of you Haiti. I closed my eyes and saw you the way you used to be.
Happy 200 years Haiti Chérie.... Until we meet again.
Love you always.