National Heroes: Call For Family Members
It’s been said every country needs heroes — those who inspire us, lead the way and provide models of courage and determination.
And the island will officially recognise three more heroes next month who will now be honoured along with Dame Lois Browne Evans when locals commemorate those who helped to shape modern Bermuda.
On Sunday, June 19 the Official National Heroes’ Day Induction Ceremony will be held in the Show Ring of the Botanical Gardens. The ceremony will honour the achievements of trade union pioneer Dr. E.F. Gordon, political, social and economic trailblazer Sir Henry [Jack] Tucker and civil rights champion Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego [Dr. Roosevelt Brown].
The Ministry of Youth, Families, Sport & Community Development’s Department of Community and Cultural Affairs has asked for immediate family members — spouses and children — of the newly nominated National Heroes to contact the Department to ensure that their names are included on the guest list for this event.
Chairperson of the National Heroes Day Naming & Recognition Committee Dame Jennifer Smith said: “We want to ensure that at such an important event as this Induction Ceremony, all of the immediate family members are present to see the new National Heroes inducted.”
Family members are encouraged to contact the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs at 292-1681.
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