In memorium: Alfred Barrett July 4, 1957 - March 13, 2012

[irieworld]

ok I have to wait till I am home to watch this. I started to watch and then the unstoppable tears started and here I am sitting at Starbucks trying to not make a spectacle of myself. This follows right on the heels of a close family member and close friend passing and my heart feels like it is breaking. Thanks Ohliz for putting this together.

Tracy or anyone else that is putting something together, you are welcome to my photo (Alfred pushing my shopping cart at Megamart) and recollection earlier in this thread.

[WiscoJudy]

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Alfred, I am saddened by his untimely and senseless death. It's obvious that he was very well liked and a good family man. I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to Alfred's family and friends, and will pray that those affected the most will have strength in the days ahead, and that justice will be served. May he rest in peace.

[Ann Theresa]

We are all very saddened by the news of Alfred's passing....He was such a very nice, loving family man and hard working business man. Our prayers go out to his family and dear friends....RIP Mon....Ja bless.

[Ann Theresa]

What a wonderful person....what a tragedy. RIP Alfred

[Misti1]

Ohliz I did not know this gentleman, but your tribute was VERY touching. Again , to all of you who are hurting so, I am so sorry. Just going to get a meal....something we have all done thousands of times in our lives......

[Miguel]

Wow! RIP Alfred...He was a friend and also a FB friend. I am stunned! God Bless his family!

[Jenn]

When we first went to Jamaica, I picked Alfred based on the comments here. Over the years, we always called Alfred and never looked back. Our son, who is 12 and has not yet been to Jamaica, always has said that is what he wants the most, to go to Jamaica and meet Alfred. Not the beach, not the food, not the sunshine...just Alfred. He has listened to our stories about Alfred since he was 4. My husband and I knew we had to tell him, as we were both upset by his senseless death, and we are taking him to Negril next year. So during dinner, hubby gently tells him that Alfred has passed. My son INSTANTLY burst into tears! He cried for some time and said, now he never wants to go if he can't meet Alfred. "Remember he bought me a Jamaica shirt when I was little, Mom?" Yes, son, that was the kind of man he was. I am certain he will love Negril and all that Jamaica is, but I just wanted to share how Alfred touched the lives of those he hadn't even met yet.

[jamaicamarylance]

Feb 2011

[ohliz]

Thanks for that ^^^ - I think Tracy sent me the others posted already.

Just want to clarify, while I made this video and am making a somewhat longer one for the family, it is Tracy who collected the photos, chose the music and generally I only provided technical services. I am honored to be a part of it, and am wishing I had photos myself. I was just too busy having a good time with Alfred to ever stop and record the moments.

[Ann Theresa]

oh my Liz...but he is in the wonderful memories you have. And those will never leave your heart.