Released

Perhaps because I myself come from a dynasty of journalists that this issue struck a particular chord with me. There are no words to describe the sense relief and the admiration felt by myself and I'm sure a great many others, on july 4th, when Alan was first released after 114 days in captivity, and then went on to give a series of interviews and appearances on television and radio throughout the day. His release, like the man himself, comes as a glimmer of hope, amidst the turmoil of a situation that seems desperate and hopeless.