![]() ![]() ![]() He said that Franklyn, during his years at KC, as well as at Mico Teachers' College, and at The University of the West Indies "earned the democratic recognition of his peers as their duly elected leader and an articulate rebel in the assertion of student rights, academic freedom, gender equality and total intolerance of discrimination of any kind". Musician Dwight Richards (left) and cantor Kevin Williams entertain in song. "From his earliest days he identified what he wanted to achieve and embarked with remarkable resolve, exquisitely combined with abundant talents, to fully accomplish his lofty goals according to a precise timetable of his own making," Patterson said in his tribute. ![]() "To leave an indelible footprint in so many facets of our nation's evolution was clearly his destiny," said former Prime Minister PJ Patterson. A portrait of the late Delano Franklyn on display at the UWI Chapel, Mona.(Photo: Karl Mclarty)ĭelano Franklyn's attributes as an advisor and confidant to Jamaica's prime minister, student leader, exceptional father, Government senator, humanitarian and devoted Kingston College (KC) alumnus were highlighted Friday during a service celebrating his life at University Chapel, Mona.įor just over two hours, memories of the 63-year-old attorney and politico, who died on Friday, February 10, 2023, elicited laughter, tears and nods of agreement that he lived his life in service to his country and his fellow citizens. ![]()
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