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He's Gone - 99 Year Old, Locally Acclaimed Jamaican Historian Dies in Fire
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Hi friend,
If you have been around for the last few months, you would have certainly remembered this intriguing video of the 98 year old man I shared.
He painted a very interesting perspective on Jamaica's history.
In it, he shared his personal experiences, some quite chilling, of growing up in old-time Jamaica.
Over the few months that followed, the youtube video grew in popularity - amasing over 41 thousand views - from viewers all across the globe!
It is now with sadness, grief and anguish that I have to share with you that he passed on, last Friday night (into Saturday).
He perished in a fire when the small board dwelling he occupied blew up in flames.
Of course, as you can imagine, when I first heard the news I was startled!
I went there to learn more about what happened and to extend my condolences to his friends (he had no immediate relatives there) but it was then that I learned that he actually died in the fire! It was like a bomb fell on me!
I trecked up and over the hill and down to where the house was and took some pictures that I thought would give you an indication of the destruction.
I've also recorded a short video of my visit to the location of the remains.
Here's The Short Video
In the first video (link above) I promised him that he'd be famous when I shared it online, but the last thing I would have thought was that things would turn the way it did here.
I've promised the school administrators (Springfield All Age - they provided him meals) that I'd help in whatever way I can.
If you feel so inclined, please join me and send your monetary support via our Paypal.com secure link: https://paypal.me/myislandjamaica.
I'll ensure that 100% of the gifts get to the school administrators who will be conducting the final arrangements.
N.B. The Jamaica Observer Newspaper also carried a story on him. Here is the link.
May his good soul truly rest in peace.
Regards,
Wellesley Gayle, Founder - My-Island-Jamaica.com
P.S. In case you missed hit, below is the video I shared with my readers of him last June.
P.P.S. Read Dr. Olga's tribute here.
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