Comments on: Bermuda Mourns The Death Of Sir John Swan https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:10:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: karen https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012348 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:25:17 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012348 A great man I believe Bermuda should have a Public Holiday in honor of Sir John Swan

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012332 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:23:28 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012332 They already have been rude by not flying the flag on the Senate grounds at a proper half mast.

Immature, but not surprising.

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012331 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:23:07 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012331 They already have been rude by not flying the flag on the Senate grounds at a proper half mast.

Immature, but not surprising.

]]> By: Leroy https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012278 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:03:17 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012278 Some things have to be put aside and respect the person for the great things they have done for us all

]]> By: Joe Bloggs https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012272 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:33:08 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012272 I agree, Lion Paw. But as he was a member of the (now) hated UBP it is unlikely that the PLP Government will do anything to honour Sir John.

]]> By: Lion Paw https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012271 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:43 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012271 I agree. I believe it would be fitting to have a National Holiday named after him as a thank you for his unwavering love for us as a people

]]> By: Bsrbara Cooper https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012267 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:27:05 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012267 A humble giant who was dearly loved and highly respected by all who knew him, and who contributed magnanamously to the Island he loved. Thank you Sir John. May you RIP

]]> By: Sds https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012258 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:20:51 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012258 A legend-best premier we have ever had! A humble and caring man! Rest in peace Sir John Swan.

]]> By: Lion Paw https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012257 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:33:36 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012257 Thank you for your indelible service to Bermuda and her people Sir John you have left huge footprints on our landscape that will resonate for its entirety.

What a great servant of the people, husband, father, businessman and more too many of us who have benefited from your vision. We shall be forever grateful for your contributions.

Rest in Peace

]]> By: A national hero https://bernews.com/2026/06/bermuda-mourns-the-death-of-sir-john-swan/#comment-6012247 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:39:07 +0000 https://bernews.com/?p=1576002#comment-6012247 Who did a great deal publicly and privately to help many many people. He has left a great legacy.

]]>