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Oh my gosh, I just read this. Such terribly sad news. I did not know Alfred, nor have I ever met him that I can recall. I do know, however, that he was loved by many whose opinions I hold high, so that tells me he must have been an incredible man.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and all who knew and loved him.
Words simply cannot express my sadness...for the loss of Alfred, for his family, and friends - especially you Tracy! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We spent lots of time with him over the years...and he was my first favorite sight once outside the doors of Sangster. He became far more than a driver, but was a friend to us as well. We will miss you so much!! Attachment 11506
Didn't know him..My condolences to family and friends. Very sad.
This is very sad to hear. I never met Alfred, but after hearing the many stories about him on this forum, it is as I did. Peace and Love to his family...I know you will be greatly missed.
I am glad I had got to meet him on one of our trips.
I am writing through tears... Alfred was so much a part of Jamaica for my wife and me. We were so looking forward to seeing him again in November. My heart goes out to his family.. to Tracy.. to all of us that are grieving this great loss.. I pray that even now the Lord is receiving Alfred into His loving hands..
Fabulous, fabulous man....im just speachless and numb......Like many have said...He was jamaica and kind to his soul ...He represented all that is good and kind in the island ...god bless his family.....Im stunned
This is so very very sad.... prayers sent to everyone who has been touched by Alfred and feeling his loss today.
We are so shocked by this news, and so saddened.
We were blessed to have met Alfred on a few occassions, and spend a little time with him over the years.
God bless you Alfred you will truly be missed by many.
To Tracy and Alfreds family, I am so sorry and may God Bless you in your time of need.
Jamb & Badnaz
How incredibly awful. I didn't know him, haven't even been to JA yet...but right before I came on the forum tonight I was discussing excursions with my mom for our upcoming trip...I thought I would probably call Alfred since he has such an amazing reputation here, then I came on here and read this, its gut wrenching and I didn't even know him. So sorry for his friends and family, he was obviously very loved and respected.
Remembering the fun road trips and times spent around the bar at Xtabi with Alfred tonight. My condolences to all of his freinds and family. ♥
So sorry to hear. He was such a good guy. We were looking forward to having him pick us up in April.
Hard to believe that less than a month ago, Alfred was driving us around. We always looked forward to his smiling face when we stepped out the doors of the airport. So incredibly sad that he is gone now! Rest in peace Alfred...you made a difference :)
Oh my gosh!! We are saddened by this news. My husband and I had Alfred pick us up from Montego Bay to Negril on one visit. Always a smile and eager to make trip wonderful!! Just a nice guy. I could not find article on Gleaner!! What happened??? Anyone know??? Wow. He and his family will be in my prayers!!! Respect!!
What in the world happened??? So sad about this. A proud man true to his country. I feel blessed to have known Alfred!!
So sad to hear...We didn't get the pleasure of meeting Alfred, but , it sounds like he was very loved by all
Just read the article on the Gleaner. Where is the Blue Dice Bar/Resturant where the incident happened? Is it in the West End?
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Back before Alfred got his van, drove through a flood from airport to Negril.
Wife was in back seat, where water started coming into the floorboard. The amp under the seat got wet and started cracking and popping.
Alfred was all "no problem", first of many trips with him.
Always had a toot of the horn for the pretty ladys, and was very proud of the block house he was building to leave for his family.
A good man that will be missed.
R.I.P. Alfred. Our condolences go out to his Family and Friend's . ( Booked with him last year )
I read the news today oh boy
about a lucky man who made the grade
and though the news was rather sad......
John Lennon
Rather sad indeed!
God Bless Alfred, R.I.P.
I can think of nothing else since I heard the news about Alfred. He JUST dropped us at the airport a little over a week ago, very early on Sunday morning. We had a great conversation, simple, talked about how he lived his life cool, stayed away from conflict and crowded places, listened to some ska and some great vintage reggae while we headed down the road, we asked him to turned off the air and opened the windows, amazing morning sun, cool breeze, the start of another beautiful day. He passed a couple people needing ride and felt guilty he missed stopping to give them a lift. Strong beliefs, a good good heart, we felt like we were old friends but really just met him in the past year ( although my 11 yr old swears she knew him a long time from his picture on FB today) same with her ex-Ja father who was saddened thinks he knew him from a lolng time, as we spoke today, seeming to remember him as well. Alfred is THE guy you want to "reason" with, the man was a fine representation of his community and his country and a great friend to so many. To be gone like this would have shocked him too...not like this...it can't be real... GOD Bless and Keep you Alfred until we meet again.
I did not have the pleasure of meeting Alfred, but from the response to this awful news it seems he was very well loved and a friend to all...May you RIP Mr. Alfred
I did not know Alfred personally, but knew of him. Words cannot describe the heaviness in my heart. My prayers and condolences go out to his family and loved ones. When such violence exists in a place of such incredible beauty, it is made all the more horrific by the contrast. When will it end?
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RIP Alfred. MY condolences to family and friends.
So sorry to hear of this senseless and random loss of one of Negril's finest citizens. My heart goes out to family and friends, most especially to his children.
RIP Alfred. My condolences to family and friends.
Great idea Dave, I fully support this.
Alfred will be missed so much by so many! My Jamaica will not be the same knowing that this senseless violence took such a great soul. I was so looking forward to seeing his smiling face a MoBay waiting for us next week. Was also looking forward to a planned daytrip with him, since the past day trips with him have been the highlight of our vacations for the many past years. Very greatful to be able to call him my friend, and very grateful for all the wonderful times we spent together. Not many good people are left in this world, but he was truly on the top of that list. Great man with a great outlook on life. May you rest in peace my friend and shine down upon us like you shined on this earth!
Wow!!!! This is very upsetting. I'm saddened, confused and angry that this has happened. It makes me question if I ever want to return to Negril. That said, I'll probably come around. We just met Alfred on Feb 10, 2012 when he picked us up at the Mobay Airport. Although my time with him was brief, it was very clear that he was a special human being. The kind of guy you could really rely on when the chips were down, a straight shooter, a stand up guy. I just loved the way he rolled, his old school perspective and was looking forward to seeing him again. He went out of his way to accomodate us on more than one occasion during that trip. Truly a man of uptstanding moral character and integrity and a joy to be around. And that wonderful sense of humor and infectious laugh....what can I say? We are REALLY really going to miss his company on our next reach.
Our sincere condolances to his loved ones and friends.
I do recall Alfred telling me that he had never left Jamaica in his entire life. He will certainly be missed and I am so sad that his life was ended too soon.
i am speechless, he just dropped us off at the airport on sat.. Gave him a hug and said " see ya next year". Words can't express my sorrow.
Like so many have said - I loved coming out of the Mobay airport to see a smiling and familar face waiting for us. In 2010 when Catcha was hit was hit with Tropical Storm Nicole we had to move our wedding location. Alfred drove us to several locations before we happily settled on the first place he took us - Xtabi. He even attended our wedding! Last spring when Alfred was returning us to Mobay we had the pleasure of meeting his young son. Alfred was taking him shopping in Mobay for school shoes. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know Alfred and call him my friend.
My deepest sympathy to his family and Tracy.
My deepest sympathy to his family and Tracy our thoughts are with you as well.
Such a shock to us all.
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RIP my friend!
Sending prayers out to all his family and loved ones.
Christening of Alfred's son Jay at Treehouse:
http://public.fotki.com/NegrilTracy/...y_alfred_barr/
I am having a hard time going through old photos through my tears...
Tracy I'm so sorry.
Tracy-I'm so sorry for your loss-you know Alfred spoke very fondly about you!
We had the pleasure of meeting Alfred a few years ago when we came to Negril with our then 17 year old son. Our flight actually arrived early and his smiling face was waiting for us.
A few days after arriving we decided we wanted to go to the Blue Hole in Brighton and had left him a message. Well I guess the message I left was spoken too fast (he couldn't understand my return cell number) so he drove down to the Riu at 11:30 p.m. to return my call and to set us up for the next AM. Although the Blue Hole wasn't a full day trip we spent the entire day with him. We rode through the countryside; he showed us an old dilapitated mansion from long ago and showed us many sights that an organized tour would not have. He brought us back through the West End and over to the lighthouse (which is our profile pic) At the time our son was not yet driving; Alfred had him ride shotgun the entire day and offered to teach him to drive! Alfred was a very genuine and sincere person. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends. I find it heartwarming how a complete stranger turned into a friend!
Lori, Ron & Sean
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We are both so sad from this news. Just finding out and trying to write this through tears. We were hoping to meet up with him last month during our travels. We are so sorry we didn't meet up. Another great Jamaican taken away so early in life.
We are going to miss you so very much.
Thoughts and prayers going out to the family and others who's hearts have been touched by his.
RIP Alfred