My Last Will and Testament

When I die, no CTA mismanager, politician or union misleader should be allowed at my funeral. 

If they show up, make them stand outside and shed crocodile tears. I want nothing about my life to be celebrated by lying, hypocritical, criminal, opportunistic bloodsuckers. 

I don’t want them heaping praises or condolences on me. I hope they heap trash, curses and spit on my grave. I certainly don’t want a street, building or scholarship named after me. 

In fact, I want no praises from anyone—ever!

There is One God to whom all praise is due and Muhammad is His Messenger. I ain’t nobody special and never could if I tried!

The only thing I want to be remembered for is the message that the union and our communities belong to the people and they have the solutions to our problems.