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Here are the National Heroes
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It doesn't look as busy as I would have thought!
It's a bit hard to see, but the sea platform and beach was packed at Margaritaville as Jamaican families from all over the island were spending the day playing.
I tried not to make anyone feel uncomfortable and invade their privacy, there were many people behind me (at Treehouse) and off to the left on the beach chairs next door. But the number one place for the Jamaican families was definitely Margaritaville and the sea float was the hit of the day!
The National Ceremonies were held in Kingston at King's House to salute the Jamaican honourees with awards and certificates for their meritorious service over the years.
We want to thank all the past Heroes who have helped build Jamaica and the current heroes who continue to improve the island in their own personal ways.
Here!here! (Raises glass) cheers!
The founders of the country after the British left:
Sir Alexander Bustamante
Norman Washington Manley
The rebellions and basis of the Jamaican culture
Paul Bogle
George Gorden (for whom Gorden house is named)
Sam Sharpe
Nanny (of the Maroons....fought the Brish to a standstil) ( go visit Accompong..Hi Bill
The founder of black consciousness:
Bro. Marcus Mosiah Garvey
The seven National Heroes of Jamaica!
Give thanks
Hero Norman Manley, (whose boulevard we walk in Negril) fathered Micheal Manley, who himself, became Prime Minister of Jamaica and a great friend of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Together, they fostered a relationship that opened strong ties between the Canadian and Jamaican people that grow stronger to this day.
thumbs up! (Rob, we need a thumbs up smiley)Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_frank