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Glowing tributes for Sryinga Marshall Burnett
Tears flowed freely as family members, friends and colleagues of Sryinga Marshall Burnett paid their last respect to the former president of the Senate and president of the Nurses&#; Association of Jamaica at her official funeral held at the University Chapel of the West Indies, Mona, on November 6.
Marshall Burnett who was chairperson of the National Council for Senior Citizens up to the time of her passing, and ended her earthly sojourn at 79 years was described by those who paid tribute to her as a loving family matriarch, an educator, nation builder, trail blazer, social activist, and a health care professional who championed the rights of nurses in the country.
These glowing tributes came from several government officials, including Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, members of the Opposition relatives and nurses.
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Five outstanding Jamaicans to receive CCRP Living Legacy award
The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) Living Legacy award honourees have been announced by its selection committee chaired by Vilma McDonald.
They are:
Dr Blossom Anglin-Brown for Health in memory of Syringa Marshall-Burnett
Hon Steadman Fuller for Business in memory of J Lester Spaulding
Mr Pixley Irons for Philanthropy in memory of Michael Fraser
Dr Lilieth Nelson for Entrepreneurship, Education and Culture
Dr Dingle Spence for Cancer Research and Palliative Care
The presentation luncheon will take place on October 12 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The event is sponsored by BPM Financial, Cari-Med Group, Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Juici Patties and National Baking Company.
Guest artiste will be the legendary Boris Gardiner and master of ceremonies will once again be the gracious Joan McDonald.
The CCRP Living Legacy award was created to honour individuals over 60 years who have contributed to the growth and development of the country, going beyond the call of duty and displaying exemplary service and dedication in their fields of endeavour.
This is the tenth year that the CCRP Living Legacy aqwards will be held and we are pleased that the achievements of many of o