"I am old, you are still young........"

There is no doubt that X XX is a hardcore communist. Over the years, he has also become a symbol of an open, democracrtic China.

X XX, many people remember him by his last words said to the students on a hunger strike at Tiananmen square prior to his house arrest: “我老了，你们还年轻，来日方长。。。。” （"I am old, you are still young and must treasure your own lives."）

That's the last time he was seen on TV. 15 years has passed, X XX is a name that is never forgotten by people of China. At a critical moment of Chinese history, he stood by the students.

X XX didn't live to see justice. After his death, people in China can not publicly express their grieves. There is no announcement on national TV or radios. Only a few lines on newspapers can be found that says "Comrade X XX has passed away due to such and such illness." Optimists say his death finally set him FREE. But I only saw one unlawful arrest followed by a lonly death.

How many more of unlawful arrests do we have to endure before the establishment of rule of law in China?
Mourning for the quiet passing of X XX.