RE: A TRIBUTE TO DESMOND WAITHE

2022-APR-22-0830Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Desmond Waithe and I wish to extend condolences to his family and friends.

Desmond was a dear friend to me.  We were in class together in high school and in Mausica Teachers’ College where we were roommates for the entire two-year period.  Most graduates talk fondly about the MTC experience as do I but having a Desmond as a roommate enhanced my Mausica experience.  In my retirement I visited TT yearly, and I always got a visit from him provided he was not globe-trotting at the time.  On some visits, he reminded me of our days in high school and activities that I had long forgotten.  His visits were always pleasant and enjoyable.  When he was unable to visit, Desmond took me to steelband events in the QPS, Skinner Park and Starlift and Exodus panyards.  I was also privileged to take in one of his musical performances at NAPA.  Desmond was never without ideas as to how to make me feel at home in TT.

I will always remember Desmond as a kind, thoughtful person with a wonderful sense of humour and a dear friend.  The fact that our friendship lasted for over half century until death do us part, is further testament to his boundless patience.  Desmond was a good man.  I shall miss him dearly.

We have lost an exceptional musician with a pleasant and gentle disposition deserving of all the accolades heaped upon him

Errol Lashley 65

Des, it was indeed a great pleasure knowing you.  Rest in peace!

Bye now,

Errol

P.S. Don’t forget to respond to my last WhatsApp chat.  I am told that this app runs in the cloud.