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

[tfw73]

Oh no, so sad! My prayers go out to his family

[GiGi Angi]

Indescribable how sick I feel right now. Alfred IS Jamaica to me. He was the first person I met on my first trip to Negril in 2005. I was a female traveling alone my first time out of the US and Alfred took great care of me. He was like a big brother and made sure I was safe and that I got to see as much of Negril as possible. I’ve used his services every time I’ve been back since that first time and was looking forward to seeing him in May when I return to the island with my daughter on her first visit. Some of the best conversations I’ve had in Negril were with him (he thought I was waaaaaay too conservative) and I’ll never forget him trying to teach me to drive his car (before the van) and running me all around town looking for corn from the roadside vendors.

My trips to Negril just won’t be the same without that smiling face. Prayers and condolences to his family.

RIP Alfred. The “Good Girl from Chicago” is truly going to miss you.

[bmsmith]

What in the world happened??? So sad about this. A proud man true to his country. I feel blessed to have known Alfred!!

[lee]

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.

[Haps30]

RIP my friend!

[Alfred's Taxi & Tours]

I am sad to confirm that Alfred Barrett was indeed shot and killed last night, the details are sketchy with differing reports on TVJ and the Gleaner but the bottom line is that he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time?!
I will post more later but at the moment am overwhelmed...
One Love
Tracy

[likkle red]

OMG I am so sorry for your loss Tracy, I know Alfred was a very dear friend of yours. I knew him slightly but from what I did know he was a kind man. Another senseless killing....just makes one sick. RIP Alfred....you will be missed.

[two4today]

Gosh, speechless here. The wife and I had the pleasure of spending a day with Alfred in 2009. We even went to his home and met his wife .... sorry if I do not recall her first name. May the Lord bless his family and friends.

Tracy, we never met you, but Alfred spent a lot of time that day with you 'in his ear' ... You are in my prayers. If there is anything you or his family need, please let me know, we will be in Negril in early September.

[Biggs of the week]

So sad to hear Tracy.I know Alfred had made many friends over the year and will sadly be missed by many.Another hard working man taken to soon.Will miss that smile.May Jah Protect & Guide his loved ones left behind.

[Jbizek]

What terrible news. I'm so sorry, sending condolences to his family and friends.