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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Press Statement by Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis Leader Free National Movement passing of Edwin “Vikey” Brown, J.P., Meritorious Council Member, Former Senator and Candidate:
It is with profound regret and
sadness that we in the Free National Movement today mourn the passing of
Edwin “Vikey” Brown, J.P., Meritorious Council Member (MCM), former
Senator and candidate.
On behalf of our Parliamentarians,
Executives, Officers, Meritorious Council Members, Council Members and
supporters, we offer our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to Mr. Brown’s
daughter, Erin and son, Ambrose and his family for their loss.
Edwin
“Vikey” Brown, MCM, was a founding member of our great party in 1971
after immediately joining the brave and courageous Dissident Eight in
1970. He worked tirelessly and steadfastly since then for the party and
for the good of the nation until recently when he was disadvantaged by
failing health. He played a pivotal and instrumental role in the
formation of the then Torchbearers Association in 1971.
He was
among the first group of persons to be awarded the highest honour that
the party can bestow on a member, Meritorious Council Member (MCM). He
was a candidate for the party on two occasions and served our nation
well as a Senator.
Vikey, as we affectionately called him, over
the decades gave so much of himself to our party and our nation serving
as a candidate twice, FNM National Campaign Co-Ordinator, Senior Party
Officer and Senator. He believed in the principles of the FNM -- good
governance, democracy, accountability and transparency -- and he
believed in the Bahamas. He was good-natured, friendly and represented
the best of our Bahamas. He was loved by many and will be missed, but he
will be long remembered.
The Free National Movement, its
officers and supporters are exceedingly grateful for his unselfish and
exemplary service to our party and the nation. We thank God for his
example, his life and his legacy.
May he rest in peace.
Edwin “Vikey” Brown, J.P., Meritorious Council Member, Former Senator and Candidate
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