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

[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.

[SPARKLE1010]

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

[SweetSue]

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?

[Aimbri]

RIP Alfred. MY condolences to family and friends.

[goldilocks]

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.

[Sheba]

RIP Alfred. My condolences to family and friends.

[Guirigay]

Great idea Dave, I fully support this.

[brazz]

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!

[Craig123]

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.

[7milelover]

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.