Category: Tributes
Rugby Community Pays Tribute To Edwards
The Bermuda rugby community came together at the Somersfield Academy School field in order to remember Stephen Edwards yesterday [Jan 1], playing a memorial match in his honour, while his teammates in the UK also paid tribute saying he represented the club with “class both on and off the pitch.” Mr. Edwards, 19, died following a serious motorcycle... Read more of this article
Eron Hill Column: “Sleep in Peace Green Eyes”
[Opinion column written by Eron Hill] It’s so Hard to Say Goodbye To Yesterday! Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves a memory no one can steal. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. I write today to those who have lost love ones,... Read more of this article
Premier’s Condolences: Death Of Mr Woolcock
[Updated] This evening Premier Michael Dunkley extended his condolences following the passing of Peter Woolcock, who died earlier today after being struck by a car. Premier Dunkley said, “Mr. Woolcock amassed a successful career as a comic strip artist and as a political cartoonist. He published numerous books and was best known in Bermuda for his... Read more of this article
Condolences Following Passing Of Artie Black
Both Premier Michael Dunkley and the Progressive Labour Party extended condolences to the family of Mr. Alpheus “Artie” Black who passed away this week. Premier Dunkley said, “Artie Black truly made a difference in his community. For more than six decades Artie had served residents through various successful business endeavours, starting out... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley: “A Tragic Loss We All Share”
[Updated] “A tragic loss we all share,” said Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley today [Oct 31] after hearing of the sudden passing of Firefighter Alvin Baker. “Firefighter Baker was a popular, professional and highly valued member of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and I know that ‘family’ is today mourning his loss,”... Read more of this article
Hotel Association Pays Tribute To Toby Dillas
The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] and Hotel Employers of Bermuda, as well as their industry partners, said they were “shocked and saddened” to learn of the passing of one of Bermuda’s icons in the hotel industry, Mr. R. Toby Dillas. A spokesperson said, “Toby was a consummate professional who devoted many years to both promoting and working... Read more of this article
Dr. Ewart Brown On The Passing Of Toby Dillas
Former Premier and Tourism and Transport Minister, Dr. Ewart Brown has expressed his sympathy on the passing of hotelier Mr. Toby Dillas. Dr. Brown said, “Toby Dillas was my boss at the Bermudiana hotel when I worked there as a waiter in the 60′s. Over the years we became closer and I sought his opinion on hospitality issues when I served as Tourism... Read more of this article
Commissioner: Vickers Was “Shining Example”
[Updated] The Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva expressed sadness today upon learning of the passing of Mr. Eugene Vickers [pictured left], retired Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP]. Mr. Vickers died on Saturday afternoon [Oct 18] in hospital overseas. His career began with the Reserve Constabulary, as it was known then, in 1964. He... Read more of this article
Audio: Shijuan’s Friends Release Tribute Song
Friends of the late Shijuan Mungal have produced a song in his memory, with Dj Fury, Storma and Cire releasing a tribute track “Shi World” in memory of the 16-year-old. Set to the same beat as Juelz Santana’s “I Can Feel It In The Air,” the song’s lyrics start out saying, “There comes a time when everyone leaves us, but you were taken... Read more of this article
Premier, PLP & OBA Express Condolences
[Updated] Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader Marc Bean today [Aug 20] expressed their condolences following the sudden passing of Rochelle Bascome, the wife of Member of Parliament Kenny Bascome. Premier Dunkley said: “It was a complete shock last night to receive the tragic news that Rochelle, Kenny’s wife of 30 years, had passed away. “On... Read more of this article
Governor Extends Condolences To Smith Family
The Governor, Mrs Fergusson and the staff at Government House said they “were sorry to hear about the tragic accident involving Mrs Dawn Santucci-Smith and Mr Melvin Smith.” A post on social media by the Govt. House account said, “Mrs Santucci-Smith has played an important part in involving Northlands primary school children in the Government... Read more of this article
