How fortunate we were to have role models, someone to learn from and admire, to connect with and develop through their influence. My grandparents campaigned and challenged discrimination, they promoted equality and freedom. They were inspirational, it is only many years after their deaths that I found out what truly remarkable people they were. They came from opposite classes but both had a united belief in making the world a better place. They were Socialists and Activists and they educated us four grandchildren with their patience and love.