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Title: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: Bajanne on October 23, 2010, 02:15:41 PM

The Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. David Thompson, died this morning.  He was 48 years old.  He died of pancreatic cancer.  I knew he was ill, but did not think it would be so soon.  He had been having treatment in the US (we had been told officially that it was inoperable), but came back home and died surrounded by his wife Mara and his three daughters.  I know Mara well, as we taught at the same high school in Barbados.  She was a PE teacher (originally from the island of Grenada)
Here is a picture taken at happier times.  He is the one in the grey clothes and Mara is next to him. Next to Mara with a green shirt is the deputy Prime Minister who has been sworn in as Prime Minister - the Hon. Freundel Stuart.
Those of you who pray, please say a prayer for his family and my country at this time.

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: gothiclovemonkey on October 23, 2010, 05:07:50 PM

Im very sorry to hear that.
My grandmother had pancreatic cancer, it was less than 3 months for her.
 :cuddle;

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: glitter on October 23, 2010, 05:48:31 PM

I am sorry Bajanne  :grouphug;

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: galvo on October 23, 2010, 07:03:46 PM

May he rest in peace.

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: kellyt on October 23, 2010, 07:42:39 PM

He looks like he was a very happy man with a good life.  I'm sorry to hear that he was taken.   :cuddle;

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: Stoday on October 23, 2010, 11:11:09 PM

It's sad to hear of someone dying so young.

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: Rerun on October 24, 2010, 07:05:26 AM

How sad.  Only 48 years old.  I'm so sorry.

             :pray;

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: Sluff on October 24, 2010, 01:22:27 PM

Sorry to hear that, pancreatic cancer is a quick one.

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: texasstyle on October 24, 2010, 02:18:09 PM

My sympathies to you and Barbados. Damn that cancer!!! URGH!  My step brother is in a cancer treatment center right now in Phila. and I can not believe how may people have been afflicted with cancer. I'm sure you have many good memories. Keep them close to your heart!

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: cloud393 on October 25, 2010, 11:51:28 AM

 :pray;   Prayers to you and your country. :grouphug;

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: Jean on October 26, 2010, 12:32:35 AM

So sorry to hear this Bajanne. Prayers for your country.   :grouphug;

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: Bruno on October 26, 2010, 12:48:07 AM

I'm not a prayer person but I wish your country well and express my solidarity with you and your family. It is sad to lose such a good leader.

Title: Re: A Sad Day for my country Barbados
Post by: YLGuy on October 26, 2010, 01:48:00 AM

I am so sorry for your and Barbados' loss.   :grouphug;